Israel starts demolition of UNRWA Headquarters in East Jerusalem
Israeli authorities on Tuesday started demolishing buildings at the East Jerusalem headquarters of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA), sparking strong condemnation from the agency. UNRWA described the move as an unprecedented attack on United Nations property and warned that it could undermine the safety and independence of international organisations around the world. […]
Trump signs order withdrawing US from UN Human Rights Council
On February 4, 2025, President Donald Trump signed an executive order that pulled the U.S. out of several important United Nations organizations, including the UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC). The order also outlined a broader review of the U.S. financial contributions to these international bodies. As part of the executive order, the U.S. withdrew from […]
Israel Declares UNRWA a Terrorist Organization, Imposing a Ban on the UN Humanitarian Agency
Israel’s parliament has recently passed new laws that designate UNRWA (the United Nations Relief and Works Agency) as a terrorist organization. This significant move could disrupt humanitarian aid efforts for millions of Palestinians in Gaza. The legislation, which passed with a vote of 92 to 10, will cut all diplomatic ties between Israel and UNRWA. […]