The Latest Breaking News from UNRWA

Israeli strikes in Gaza escalate conflict, causing casualties and displacements. UNRWA chief expresses deep concern over dire situation.

One year after the October 7 attacks, war continues to rage between Israel and Hamas in the Gaza Strip. Despite efforts to reach a diplomatic solution, the fighting has now expanded into neighbouring Lebanon. FRANCE 24 looks back on the timeline of this unprecedented escalation in the Middle East.

Israeli airstrikes on Gaza schools cause civilian casualties, sparking international concern for a ceasefire.

The United Nations has called Israel’s ban on Secretary-General Antonio Guterres entering the country a political statement by its foreign minister Israel Katz

The U.N. agency for Palestinian refugees says the top Hamas commander killed in Lebanon was one of its employees but had no function as he was placed on administrative leave since March

Israeli airstrike in Lebanon kills UNRWA employee with Hamas ties, sparking regional tensions and fears of broader conflict. President Biden emphasizes the...

Israel's long-contentious relationship with the United Nations has since October 7 spiralled to new depths, amid insults and accusations and even a questioning of the country's continued UN membership.

Tension between the Israeli PM and the UN has never been so high, but his behaviour over the Lebanon ceasefire has given him a bigger problem

UNRWA faces legal battle over alleged ties to Hamas, with U.N. claiming immunity. Lawsuit accuses UNRWA of aiding Hamas, DOJ supports immunity, critics que...