unrwa Archives – Jewish Journal

5 Things to Know About the Humanitarian Crisis in Gaza

Aaron Bandler February 5, 2018

U.N. says cash to repair Gaza homes will run out by month’s end

Jewish Journal January 22, 2015

The U.N. agency in charge of aiding Palestinians will run out of money by the end of January to repair homes in Gaza damaged in the 2014 war with Israel, worsening an already dire humanitarian situation, an agency spokesman said on Thursday.

Lack of stability in Gaza risks return to war, says U.N.

Jewish Journal November 4, 2014

There is still not an effective or united Palestinian government in place in Gaza and unless stability is achieved rapidly, another conflict will engulf the territory, a senior United Nations official said on Tuesday.

U.S. providing additional $71 million in Gaza aid

Jewish Journal September 23, 2014

The United States said it will provide $71 million in additional humanitarian assistance for the Palestinians in Gaza.

Ban orders review following allegations UNRWA gave rockets back to Hamas

Jewish Journal July 24, 2014

U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon commissioned a review of U.N. practices for relocating weapons found on its premises following reports that rockets found in an UNRWA school were returned to Hamas.