Israeli parliament passes law to deport relatives of ‘terrorists’ Family members could be deported for expressing support for or withholding information about a ‘terror’ incident. Al Jazeera · Nov 7, 2024
Who Is Israel Katz, Israel’s new defence minister? As Israel wages war in Gaza and Lebanon, Prime Minister Netanyahu has replaced Yoav Gallant with a hardline ally. Al Jazeera · Nov 6, 2024
Benjamin Netanyahu fires defence minister Yoav Gallant, triggering protests across Israel Demonstrators in Tel Aviv and outside PM’s home condemn sacking of Gallant, widely seen by Israel’s allies as a brake on far-right elements of Israeli government The Guardian - UK · Nov 5, 2024
Israel formally tells UN of intent to sever all ties with Unrwa relief agency Country’s allies and aid workers say move could cripple services for Palestinians who increasingly depend on them The Guardian - UK · Nov 4, 2024
Middle East crisis live: Leaks from Netanyahu’s office may have compromised peace deal, Israeli court finds – as it happened Breakdown in peace negotiations may have been caused by leaked and falsified documents involving close aide to Israeli PM The Guardian - UK · Nov 4, 2024
Israel’s relations with the UN hit a new low with Unrwa ban Israel’s relationship with the United Nations has historically been strained, but over the past year, tensions have reached new levels. On October 28, the Israeli parliament (the Knesset) passed a law to prohibit operations of the UN’s relief and works agency (Unrwa) – the UN body responsible for Palestinian refugees… The Conversation · Oct 31, 2024
‘The Arabs will disappear’: emboldened Israeli settlers eye return to Gaza Once dismissed as the pipe dream of fringe extremists, the idea of resettling Gaza has gained momentum The Guardian - UK · Oct 31, 2024
Politics and starvation: Gaza learns of Israel’s decision to ban UNRWA Refugees and the displaced are grappling with the Israeli decision to cut an essential lifeline. Al Jazeera · Oct 30, 2024
Israeli Parliament Approves Law Prohibiting Consulates In Jerusalem Israeli parliament passes law allowing only embassies in Jerusalem, reinforcing its claim as the capital. US moved its embassy to Jerusalem, highlighting t... Top News · Oct 30, 2024
Israel 'attacking international order' with UNRWA ban, ex-Gaza surgeon says ISRAEL’S plan to ban a key Palestinian aid organisation amounts to an attack on the United Nations and “the international order itself”,… The National (Scotland) · Oct 29, 2024
Israel’s UNRWA ban a ‘new level in war against UN’, Palestinian envoy says The Knesset passed a bill on Monday banning the UN agency for Palestine refugees from operating in Israel. Al Jazeera · Oct 29, 2024
‘Stop horror of history,’ says Irish president as Israel moves to ban aid agency Irish premier Simon Harris said that Europe needed to find the ‘moral courage’ to act on Israel’s actions. Evening Standard · Oct 29, 2024
What does UNRWA do and why has Israel banned it from West Bank, Gaza? What are in the bills passed by Israel to ban the Palestinian refugee agency, and what services is it responsible for? Al Jazeera · Oct 29, 2024
Dodds: Israel must step back from the brink and drop UNRWA ban The Foreign Office minister issued the warning as MPs considered the Israeli Knesset’s approval of new laws targeting the aid agency. The Independent UK · Oct 29, 2024
The Conversation · Oct 29, 2024 Israel’s ban on UNRWA continues a pattern of politicizing Palestinian refugee aid – and puts millions of lives at risk The Israeli parliament’s vote on Oct. 28, 2024, to ban the United Nations agency that provides relief for Palestinian refugees is likely to affect millions of people – it also fits a pattern.
Evening Standard · Oct 29, 2024 What is UNRWA as Israel votes to ban United Nations agency? The United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) has been working with Palestinians for decades
The Guardian - US · Oct 29, 2024 Middle East crisis: US concerned by ‘horrifying’ Israeli airstrike that killed at least 93 civilians, including 20 children, in Gaza – as it happened US spokesperson says officials are asking Israel what happened, expressing ‘deep concern’ over loss of civilian lives
The Guardian - UK · Oct 29, 2024 US calls on Israel to tackle ‘catastrophic humanitarian crisis’ in Gaza Failure to help improve the situation on the ground could be met by restrictions on US military aidMiddle East live: latest updates
Al Jazeera · Oct 29, 2024 ‘Intolerable’, ‘dangerous precedent’: World condemns Israel’s UNRWA ban Israeli laws will prevent UNRWA from providing life-saving support to Palestinians in Gaza and the occupied West Bank.
Top News · Oct 28, 2024 Palestinian Authority Condemns Israel's Ban On UN Relief Agency Palestinian Authority and Hamas criticize Israel's ban on UNRWA, highlighting ongoing tensions in the region.
AAP · Oct 28, 2024 Gaza crisis warning as Israeli aid agency ban condemned Australia has joined a chorus of countries including Britain and Canada in condemning Israel's move to ban a Palestinian aid agency it accuses of terror links.
The Guardian - UK · Oct 28, 2024 What is Unrwa and why has Israel’s parliament voted to ban it? Knesset vote to declare UN agency for Palestinian refugees a terror organisation offers no alternative route for aid
The National (Scotland) · Oct 28, 2024 Israeli parliament approves bill to ban UN Gaza aid body ISRAEL has passed two laws banning the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) from working in Israel and in occupied Palestinian territory.
Evening Standard · Oct 28, 2024 Taoiseach brands Israeli ban on UNRWA as ‘disastrous and shameful’ The Tanaiste has also condemned the moves in the Israeli parliament to prevent the UN Palestinian refugee agency from working in Gaza.
Top News · Oct 28, 2024 Israel Takes Action Against UNRWA Alleged Hamas Infiltration Israel takes action against UNRWA over alleged Hamas ties, leading to funding suspensions.