Israel-Gaza conflict: Deepening concern for civilians, as UN school is hit

The head of the UN Palestine refugee agency (UNRWA) Philippe Lazzarini, has reported that at least six people were killed on Monday afternoon local time, when an UNRWA school being used as a shelter, was hit in the al-Maghazi camp in the middle region of the embattled Gaza Strip. https://news.un.org/feed/view/en/story/2023/10/1142432
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Israel-Gaza conflict: Deepening concern for civilians, as UN school is hit
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UNRWA at ‘breaking point’ warns agency chief

UNRWA at ‘breaking point’ warns agency chief

22 Feb 2024

The UN agency serving Palestine refugees (UNRWA) has reached breaking point due to Israeli calls for its abolition and the associated funding freeze, just when it is needed most, said UNRWA chief Philippe Lazzarini.

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UNRWA fuel supply set to run out in three days

UNRWA fuel supply set to run out in three days

22 Oct 2023

The UN agency that assists Palestine refugees, UNRWA, will run out of fuel in three days, putting humanitarian response in Gaza at risk, Director-General Philippe Lazzarini warned on Sunday.

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UNRWA fuel supply set to run out in three days

UNRWA fuel supply set to run out in three days

22 Oct 2023

The UN agency that assists Palestine refugees, UNRWA, will run out of fuel in three days, putting humanitarian response in Gaza at risk, Director-General Philippe Lazzarini warned on Sunday.