UNRWA

State Dept. advises that three UNRWA teachers be disbarred for holding hostages, Hamas membership

A USAID OIG spokesperson told the Post that the office's "active and ongoing investigations help prevent terrorists from circulating across U.S.-funded foreign assistance programs in Gaza."

 A torn UNRWA logo is seen among destruction in Rafah, in southern Gaza, January 22, 2025
A protest display against UNRWA seen in Jerusalem, March 18, 2024

US moves to disbar three former UNRWA teachers over Hamas ties, Oct. 7 involvement

Israel begins dismantling UNRWA facility, January 20, 2026.

Jerusalem begins renovation at Kafr Akab UNRWA facility, will become educational complex

A man enters a building of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) in the Askar camp for Palestinian refugees, east of Nablus in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, on December 31, 2025.

High Court questions factual basis of petition against UNRWA restrictions


High Court to hear challenge to laws restricting UNRWA operations, claims of impact on population

The petition was filed by 10 Palestinian residents, together with Adalah and Gisha. UNRWA itself is not a petitioner in the case.

Israel begins dismantling UNRWA facility, January 20, 2026.

October 7 massacre findings puts the UN’s credibility on trial - opinion

The authority of institutions such as the United Nations depends not on military power or legal coercion, but on the confidence that allegations will be examined independently.

Palestinian employees of United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) take part in a protest against job cuts by UNRWA, in Gaza City September 19, 2018.

UNRWA failed to implemented UN-recommended antisemitism, violent speech reforms, IMPACT-se finds

One eighth-grade Arabic language textbook contains reading comprehension, grammar, and vocabulary exercises that praise the slashing of Israelis’ throats and glorify suicide bombings.

Palestinian employees of United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) take part in a protest against job cuts by UNRWA, in Gaza City September 19, 2018.

Palestinian officials slam decision to end UNRWA's role in Gaza as 'politically motivated'

'We'll do everything to preserve UNRWA,' officials told the Post, describing the Board of Peace's decision as 'driven by the Israeli right wing, which seeks to destroy the Palestinian cause.'

A boy sits outside the entrance to an UNRWA building complex in Gaza City.

UN chief says UNRWA nearing 'breaking point', calls for additional funding

Guterres said the agency's liquidity crisis jeopardized its ability to meet its mandate, which was renewed by the General Assembly six months ago with overwhelming member support.

Empty UNRWA and World Food Program trucks head to the Kerem Shalom crossing to collect limited humanitarian aid and fuel, in Khan Yunis, southern Gaza Strip, July 24, 2025

Tackling terror indoctrination in Palestinian schools key to ending 'Pay-for-Slay,' panelists say

“Why are people terrorists?" Fleur Hassan-Nahoum asked. "Because they're indoctrinated."

Children return to school at an establishment run by United Nations Agency for Palestinian Refugees (UNRWA) in Balata refugee camp, east of Nablus in the West Bank on August 29, 2018.

Canada pledges $100m. for Palestinian aid amid UNRWA staff Hamas controversy

The funding assistance brings Canada’s total contribution to $500 million for the Palestinian territories.

Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand attends a conference with Israeli and Palestinian civil society groups to support a two-state solution, in Paris, France June 12, 2026.

UNRWA fires 70 employees after Israeli accusations of Hamas affiliation

Earlier this week, USAID announced that it had referred 101 current or former UNRWA staff members to the US State Department for suspension or disbarment over their role in the October 7 massacre.

A PALESTINIAN man walks past the building of the UNRWA headquarters in Gaza City on January 8, 2018.

Over 100 UNRWA staff referred to US State Department over Hamas ties, Oct. 7 massacre

UNRWA school principals, teachers, security personnel, attendants, psychosocial counselors, and medical professionals were among those referred.

Palestinians carry the bodies of Imad Salim, also known as Abu Hassan, a senior commander in Hamas' armed wing, the Al-Qassam Brigades, and others during their funeral procession in Gaza City on May 28, 2026.

Why pro-Israel educators should teach the Nakba - opinion

Students who learn this version of 1948 develop both moral imagination and intellectual resilience.

ISRAELI RIGHT-WING activists demonstrate next to Arab Israeli and left-wing activist students during a rally marking the anniversary of the Nakba at Tel Aviv University, in May 2026.