UNRWA

Established in 1949, UNRWA (United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East) is responsible for supporting the needs of Palestinian refugees. It is regarded as the ‘backbone’ of humanitarian aid for Palestinians in Gaza, the West Bank and three neighboring countries, where it operates schools and health centers. On Jan. 30, 2025, Israel implemented a ban preventing UNRWA from operating in its territory. Israeli authorities accuse UNRWA of being involved in the Oct. 7, 2023, Hamas attack on Israel, a claim that led major donors to halt their funding to the agency last year. A U.N. investigation in August found that only nine UNRWA staff members "may have been involved" in the attack.

GAZA

Unrwa warns of surge in skin diseases due to rats and parasites

L'Orient Today staff

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Protests over VAT increase; Iran, US agree on 'guiding principles': Everything you need to know this Wednesday

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LEBANON

Palestinians hold a sit-in against UNRWA cuts

L'Orient Today staff

17 February 2026 17:02

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Abbas Mahfouz

13 February 2026 09:26

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12 February 2026 09:11

Hezbollah denies disarmament consensus, UNIFIL to exit 6 months after mandate: Everything you need to know this Wednesday

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11 February 2026 09:09

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US shoots down Iranian drone and Lebanese drug lord Zeaiter gets 4-month sentence: Everything you need to know this Wednesday

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04 February 2026 09:13

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30 January 2026 08:50

Israel steps up evictions in West Bank; Hamas in Gaza pressured to disarm; Iran threatens to retaliate if attacked: Everything you need to know this Thursday

Abbas Mahfouz

29 January 2026 09:21

One killed in Israeli drone strike in Sour, US warships patrol waters near Iran: Everything you need to know this Wednesday

Abbas Mahfouz

28 January 2026 09:21

EAST JERUSALEM

UNRWA says HQ demolished and set on fire

AFP

26 January 2026 10:42

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