Hamas, UN

EU leaders call for UNRWA to disband after Israeli-British hostage says Hamas held her in UN facilities
European lawmakers joined the call to shut down the UNRWA after it was revealed that the Israeli-British hostage freed by Hamas had been held in the humanitarian group’s facilities.
Hamas Held British-Israeli Hostage in UNRWA Facilities
A British-Israeli woman held hostage by Hamas for 15 months in Gaza has claimed she was detained at United Nations facilities, reigniting controversy over the role of the UN agency for Palestinian refugees (UNRWA).
British-Israeli hostage says Hamas held her at UN facilities
Israeli woman who was held hostage by Hamas in Gaza for 15 months says she was detained for some time at United Nations facilities. During a phone call with UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, Emily Damari - who was released earlier this month - said she was held at sites belonging to the UN's agency for Palestinian refugees (Unrwa).
Israeli family says Hamas used UNRWA buildings in Gaza to hide hostage
The head of the UN's Palestinian aid agency has described the allegations as "deeply disturbing and shocking", but says the agency has not been in control of its northern Gaza facilities since 2023.
Mother of freed Israeli hostage says Hamas held her daughter at UNRWA facilities
It was founded in 1949 to support Palestinian refugees across the Mideast that fled or were forced from their homes during the war over Israel’s creation.
Israel orders UNRWA to cease operations in country over terror ties: 'miserably failed in its mandate'
The Israeli government ban on UNRWA over national security concerns and links to terrorism began Jan. 30. UNRWA has called ...
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Israel Gives UNRWA 48 Hours to Pack Out Over Hamas Ties
Hillel Neuer of the UN Watch hits back against UNRWA, which will be barred from operating in sovereign Israeli territory, ...
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Why the law banning UNRWA might wind up benefiting Hamas
The law prohibiting contact with UNRWA, the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees, which was approved in the Knesset 90 days ago, will come into effect on Thursday.
Three hostages released by Hamas, including Israeli American Keith Siegel
The Hostages and Missing Families Forum has celebrated the release of Ofer Kalderon, Yarden Bibas and Keith Siegel, after ...
Israel tells UN it's shutting down all UNRWA operations in Jerusalem: 'acute security risks'
Israel demands UNRWA halt operations in Jerusalem by January 30, citing Hamas ties and security risks. The move follows ...
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Netanyahu to meet Trump on future of Israel-Hamas ceasefire
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is set to meet US President Donald Trump, the first foreign leader hosted by the ...
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UNRWA vows to keep providing aid to Gaza despite Israeli ban
UNRWA, the United Nations’ Palestinian relief agency, said it remains operational in Gaza, the occupied West Bank and East ...