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Latest Israeli Attacks on Gaza Kill 71, Injure over 150 amid Ongoing Genocide
By Palestine Chronicle Staff The Israeli army also released 11 more Palestinians from the Gaza Strip on Monday. At least 71 Palestinians were killed and 153 others injured in Israel’s ongoing genocidal assault on […]

UNRWA Warns of Famine in Gaza as Aid Warehouses Run Dry
With warehouses emptied and crossings sealed, Gaza faces a devastating famine as UNRWA warns the humanitarian system itself is collapsing. Adnan Abu Hasna, media advisor to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine […]

Half a Million Palestinians Newly Displaced in Gaza as Liveable Space Shrinks
By Palestine Chronicle Staff As conditions in Gaza rapidly deteriorate, UNRWA warns of mass displacement, collapsing services, and deliberate obstruction of lifesaving aid. Nearly 500,000 Palestinians have been forcibly displaced in the Gaza Strip […]

Heat, Raw Sewage and Trash Escalate Public Health Crisis in Gaza – UNRWA
By Palestine Chronicle Staff More than 30 vehicles essential for waste management, water supply and sewage maintenance were destroyed by Israeli airstrikes between April 21 and 22. UNRWA has warned of an increasingly dire […]

UN: Over 90,000 Displaced amid Famine and Relentless Israeli Airstrikes
Over 90,000 Palestinians are sheltering in UN facilities as Israel’s ongoing war triggers famine and mass casualties. The United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) announced on Sunday that over 90,000 displaced […]

Gaza Reels: 420,000 Palestinians Displaced since Israel’s Violation of Ceasefire
Since Israel broke the ceasefire on March 18th and imposed a siege blocking aid since March 2nd, 420,000 Palestinians have been newly displaced in Gaza, with 69% of the territory now under evacuation or “no-go” […]

Gaza’s ‘Hellish’ Situation has Deteriorated after Ceasefire Collapse – UNRWA
The UNRWA chief stressed the importance of conducting an international independent investigation to collect facts surrounding the killings and ensure accountability The head of the UN Agency for Palestine refugees (UNRWA), Philippe Lazzarini, said the […]

Israel Orders Closure of Six UNRWA Schools in East Jerusalem
By Palestine Chronicle Staff UNRWA warned that some 800 boys and girls are directly impacted by these closure orders and are likely to miss finishing their school year. Israeli officials from the Jerusalem Municipality, […]

‘Stain on Humanity’ – UNRWA Chief says 100 Gaza Children Killed, Wounded Per Day
By Palestine Chronicle Staff A report by the Palestinian Central Bureau of Statistics on Thursday said Israel has killed nearly 17,954 children in Gaza since October 7, 2023. UNRWA Chief Philippe Lazzarini has called […]

‘It Defies Humanity, It Defies the Law’: UN Official Slams Israel’s War on Gaza
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Warning that “nowhere and no one is safe in Gaza,” Whittall described how civilians are being bombed while searching for food, and humanitarian warehouses are being destroyed. A senior UN […]

Over 1,500 Humanitarian Workers Killed in Gaza since October 2023
By Palestine Chronicle Staff On Sunday, the Palestine Red Crescent Society (PRCS) announced the recovery of 14 bodies after an Israeli attack in Rafah in southern Gaza, including eight PRCS workers, five Civil Defense […]

‘Hell on Earth’ – UN Rights Chief, UNRWA Condemn Israeli Airstrikes on Gaza
By Palestine Chronicle Staff The UN human rights chief and the UN refugee agency for Palestine both condemned Israel’s renewed airstrikes on Gaza, calling them a clear breach of ceasefire agreements and urging an […]

Gaza Officials Warn of Health Disasters over Electricity, Water Cuts
By Palestine Chronicle Staff UN Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese denounced the Israeli move as a “genocide alert”, saying that without electricity, there are “functioning desalination stations, ergo: no clean water.” Gaza’s municipal authorities have […]

West Bank Turns into Battlefield: UNRWA Chief Calls for End to Israeli Aggression
By Palestine Chronicle Staff UNRWA Chief Philippe Lazzarini urges an end to Israel’s military incursion into the West Bank, highlighting the devastating impact on Palestinians. UNRWA Chief Philippe Lazzarini has called for an end […]

Ireland Reaffirms Support for UNRWA amid Gaza Humanitarian Crisis
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Harris highlights Ireland’s continued support for UNRWA and the urgent need for increased humanitarian aid to Gaza. Irish Prime Minister Simon Harris has underscored Ireland’s continued and steadfast support for […]

Israeli Forces Storm Three UNRWA Schools, Training Center in Jerusalem
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Israeli occupation forces forcibly entered UNRWA facilities in East Jerusalem, including schools and a training center, violating the right to education for hundreds of students and trainees. Israeli occupation forces […]

Israeli Army Uses UNRWA Health Center as Detention Site in West Bank
By Palestine Chronicle Staff UNRWA said Israeli occupation forces “forcibly entered the health centre and used it for the detention and interrogation of tens of Palestinian residents rounded up in the camp.” The Israeli […]

‘Widespread Destruction’ – Strong Winds and Rain Batter Tents of Displaced in Gaza
The storm has worsened the humanitarian conditions for Palestinians living in tents placed on the rubble of their destroyed homes. Heavy rain and strong winds have left hundreds of thousands exposed to cold and wet […]

Palestinian March of Defiance and Israeli Trashing of International Conventions
By Dr. M. Reza Behnam Israel’s defiance of international law and US complicity have perpetuated Palestinian dispossession, but Palestinians remain steadfast in their struggle for self-determination. Palestinians for decades have stood their ground and against […]

Following US Lead, Israel Withdraws from UNHRC over ‘Antisemitism’ Claims
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Israel follows the US in withdrawing from the UNHRC, citing persistent antisemitism and bias. Israel has announced its withdrawal from the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) following a decision […]

‘Grave Concern’ – UK, France and Germany Warn Israel over UNRWA Ban
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Britain, France, and Germany have urged Israel to reverse its ban on contact with UNRWA, warning that no other entity can replace its mandate. Britain, France and Germany have reiterated […]

Spain Condemns Israel’s Ban on UNRWA, Increases Support for Palestinian Refugees
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Spain has rejected Israel’s ban on UNRWA, warning that it threatens Gaza’s humanitarian crisis and puts the ceasefire at risk. The Spanish government has rejected Israel’s ban on the UN […]

UN Experts Slam Israel’s Attack on Gaza Post-Ceasefire Deal, Urge Aid Priority
By Palestine Chronicle Staff UN experts criticize Israel for continuing Gaza bombings post-ceasefire announcement, stressing urgent need for humanitarian aid. UN experts have criticized Israel’s continued bombing of Gaza even after the ceasefire deal […]

‘We Plan to Stay’ – UNRWA Vows to Continue Operations Despite Israeli Ban
By Palestine Chronicle Staff UNRWA faces an uncertain future in Gaza as a new Israeli law threatens to end its operations, risking a humanitarian catastrophe. UNRWA Director of Communications Juliette Touma has vowed not […]

‘One Child Killed Every Hour’ – UNRWA Slams Israel’s War on Gaza’s Children
By Palestine Chronicle Staff “The clock is ticking for these children. They are losing their lives, their futures and mostly their hope.” At least 14,500 Palestinian children have been killed in Israel’s ongoing war […]

Tent Massacre in Mawasi – Lazzarini Says Israel ‘Breaking All Rules of War in Gaza’
By Palestine Chronicle Staff UNRWA Commissioner-General Philippe Lazzarini condemned the situation, stating that Israel is violating all rules of war in Gaza. The Israeli occupation forces have carried out a new massacre in the […]

Low Formula Milk Supply – Lives of over 8,500 Gaza Infants at Risk
By Palestine Chronicle Staff In the past four months alone, nearly 19,000 children were hospitalized due to acute malnutrition – nearly double the cases in the first half of the year, UNRWA says. The […]

‘No Food, No Water’ – UNRWA Warns Besieged in Northern Gaza ‘Will Die of Hunger’
By Palestine Chronicle Staff “This is a man-made disaster and it’s absolutely unconscionable that this continues.” Around 60,000 Palestinians in the northern Gaza Strip are living in catastrophic conditions under the Israeli siege that […]

UNRWA Shelter Targeted – UN Warns of Famine as Israel Intensifies Attacks
By Palestine Chronicle Staff The intensified military operation in Gaza, ongoing since October 7, 2023, has devastated civilian infrastructure, including schools, hospitals, and residential areas. At dawn on Wednesday, Israeli airstrikes targeted a school […]

‘Shocking, Unexpected’ – Gaza Urges UNRWA to Resume Aid Shipments
By Palestine Chronicle Staff UNRWA announced on Sunday that it was halting aid shipments through the Israeli-controlled crossing due to security concerns. The Gaza Government Media Office has urged the UN Relief and Works […]