Morning Mail: online vaping scripts under scrutiny; Gareth Evans backs UNRWA funding; princess apologises for editing photo The TGA is scrutinising online prescriptions of nicotine vapes The Guardian - AU · Mar 11, 2024
Gareth Evans tells Labor to ‘get off the fence’ and restart UNRWA funding to help ease Gaza crisis Former Labor foreign minister says $6m in emergency funding should be released immediately as Canada and Sweden have done The Guardian - AU · Mar 11, 2024
Palestinian refugees in Jordan fret over UNRWA’s fate, and their own The agency provides refugees with services but, more importantly, with hope that they can return to their homeland. Al Jazeera · Mar 11, 2024
Middle East crisis: Egypt in touch with Hamas and Israel to restart ceasefire talks, says report – as it happened Cairo in touch with both sides and other mediators in effort to restart negotiations for truce in Gaza during Ramadan, say security sources The Guardian - AU · Mar 10, 2024
Palestinians prepare for Ramadan as Gaza teeters on brink of famine Palestinians prepared for Ramadan in sombre mood with heightened security measures by Israeli police and the spectre of war and hunger in Gaza overshadowing the normally festive Muslim holy month after talks to secure a ceasefire stalled. The US Army has dispatched a ship to send humanitarian aid to Gaza,… France 24 · Mar 10, 2024
Sweden and Canada resume funding the U.N. aid agency for Palestinians Many countries halted funding after Israel accused 12 of UNRWA's thousands of employees of participating in the Oct. 7 Hamas attacks. WEKU · Mar 10, 2024
UNRWA Chief Optimistic Donors Will Resume Funding Soon UNRWA cautiously optimistic about potential donor funding amidst Israel-Palestine tensions. Continued funding crucial for agency to meet needs of Palestini... Top News · Mar 9, 2024
UNRWA: Sweden and Canada resume funding for UN Palestinian aid agency The countries were among those pausing funding after Israel accused its staff of being involved in Hamas attack Evening Standard · Mar 9, 2024
Sweden resumes aid to UNRWA as Israel steps up Gaza attacks First payment of $20m to be disbursed after Sweden gets assurances of the UNRWA’s checks on spending and personnel. Al Jazeera · Mar 9, 2024
UNRWA Report: Israel Coerced Employees To Falsely Admit Hamas Links UNRWA report reveals coercion of employees by Israel, raising concerns about due process and human rights. Top News · Mar 8, 2024
Canada lifting freeze on UNRWA funding after weeks of protests, criticism Rights advocates welcome ‘much-needed decision’ as Palestinians in Gaza face humanitarian crisis amid Israeli attacks. Al Jazeera · Mar 8, 2024
Aid airdrop kills five people in Gaza after parachute fails As famine stalks enclave, aid workarounds criticised as a distraction from Israel’s blocking of aid through land routes. Al Jazeera · Mar 8, 2024
Malaysian PM calls on Albanese to reinstate UNRWA funding to aid ‘besieged civilians’ of Gaza Difference between the west’s responses to human suffering in Ukraine and Palestine defies reasoning, Anwar Ibrahim says The Guardian - AU · Mar 7, 2024
Malaysia slams West for failing to stand up for Gaza Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim called on Australia to be consistent in how it advocates for human rights after the death toll in Gaza surpassed 30,000. AAP · Mar 7, 2024
Top News · Mar 6, 2024 Canada To Restore Funding To UN Relief Agency For Palestinians Canada restores funding to UNRWA to aid Palestinian refugees in Gaza amidst conflict and allegations.
Top News · Mar 6, 2024 Norway Expects Resumption Of UNRWA Funding For Palestinians Norway signals potential funding resumption for UNRWA to aid Palestinian refugees amidst crisis. International commitment growing to support humanitarian e...
The Guardian - AU · Mar 6, 2024 Middle East crisis live: EU working on maritime humanitarian corridor to support people in Gaza – as it happened European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen due to travel to Cyprus as bloc works to try to establish corridor through island
The Guardian - UK · Mar 5, 2024 Palestinians ‘beaten and sexually assaulted’ at Israeli detention centres, UN report claims Internal analysis by UNRWA, based on interviews with released Palestinians, describes dog attacks and the prolonged use of stress positions
International Business Times · Mar 5, 2024 Middle East Conflict: Houthis Claim US Warships Attacks; Turkey Arrests 7 Over Alleged Mossad Links The war in Gaza is now on its 151st day – Yemeni rebel Houthis claimed missile and drone attacks targeting American battleships in the Red Sea as a ceasefire deal to free more hostages in Gaza appears to be at an impasse.
The Guardian - AU · Mar 5, 2024 Middle East crisis: Hamas set to stay in Cairo for ceasefire talks; Israel says Hezbollah ‘aggression’ bringing ‘critical point’ nearer – as it happened Leaders from Hamas expected to hold further talks with mediators; Israel defence minister warns of military escalation with Lebanon
The Hindu · Mar 5, 2024 India deeply troubled by conflict in Gaza: Ambassador Ruchira Kamboj United Nations India expresses deep concern over Gaza conflict, calls for humanitarian ceasefire and increased aid to Palestine.
International Business Times · Mar 5, 2024 Diplomatic Push For Israel-Hamas Ceasefire Intensifies International mediators and Hamas delegates were in Cairo Tuesday for talks to try to secure a pause in the war in Gaza ahead of the start of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan.
International Business Times · Mar 5, 2024 Gaza Detainees Released By Israel 'Traumatized,' Report Abuse: UNRWA Gazans detained by Israeli forces are coming back "completely traumatized" upon release and reporting abuses while in captivity, the head of the UN's Palestinian refugee agency said Monday.
International Business Times · Mar 4, 2024 Head Of UN Palestinian Refugee Agency Seeks General Assembly Support The head of the UN agency for Palestinian refugees (UNRWA) is set to defend his organization's work at the General Assembly on Monday, after crippling backlash over accusations that some employees were involved in Hamas's surprise October 7 attack on Israel.
The Guardian - UK · Mar 4, 2024 Aid corridor needed urgently to prevent famine in north Gaza, says WFP official Agency’s country director says deaths near aid convoy last week were avoidable and north of territory needs to be flooded with aid