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Israeli airstrike on Gaza school kills over 100, targets Hamas command centre
World | Aug 10, 2024, 11:34 AM ISTAn Israeli airstrike on a Gaza school sheltering displaced individuals resulted in over 100 Palestinian deaths and dozens of injuries. The Israeli military claimed the strike targeted a Hamas command center embedded within the school.
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Israel calls UN 'terrorist entity' after identifying militants on UNRWA site near Rafah
World | May 16, 2024, 11:12 AM ISTThe Israeli military posted a video of militants operating on a UNRWA site east of Rafah, but the time and identities of the men seen have not been disclosed. Israel has had its share of clashes with the UN, as the latter strongly opposes the war in Gaza and has repeatedly called for a ceasefire.
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Israel coerced members of Palestinian refugee agency to falsely admit links with Hamas: Report
World | Mar 09, 2024, 05:39 PM ISTEarlier this year, several countries including the US suspended funding for the UN agency for Palestinian refugees after it was alleged that some staffers took part in the October 7 attacks. UNRWA fired some staff members and an independent internal UN investigation was launched.
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Israel- Hamas War: How a pause in UNRWA funding will effect the humanitarian crisis in Gaza?
News | Jan 31, 2024, 06:57 PM ISTThe US and eight other Western countries have decided to pause funding for UNRWA. This suspension has sparked debates as it could have severe implications for Palestinians. What is UNRWA accused of and how will this effect Gaza? Check out the video to know more.
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US halts funding for UN agency for Palestinians after staff's involvement in Hamas' Oct 7 attacks
World | Jan 27, 2024, 10:52 AM ISTPhilippe Lazzarini, UNRWA Commissioner-General, said Israeli authorities provided evidence about the alleged involvement of the agency's staffers in the Hamas' October 7 attacks on Israel. The US State Department said at least 12 UNRWA employees are involved in the brutal attacks.
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Gaza's Health Ministry accuses Israel of opening fire on crowd of Palestinians waiting for aid
World | Jan 26, 2024, 11:00 AM ISTAt least 20 people were killed and 150 others injured after Israeli troops opened fire on a crowd waiting for humanitarian aid, according to a Health Ministry official. This comes as Israel is waiting for a verdict from the UN top court on genocide allegations by South Africa.
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India provides second tranche of $5 million contribution to UNRWA for Palestinian refugees
World | Dec 28, 2023, 10:47 PM ISTIndia increased its annual financial contribution four-fold to the UNRWA core budget, from $1.25 million to $5 million after PM Modi's visit to Palestine in 2018. Palestinians in Gaza are bearing the brunt of a devastating conflict between Israel and Hamas, with 21,000 killed so far.
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1mn Palestinian kids return to school after months of closure
Education | Aug 17, 2021, 06:36 PM ISTWest Bank and the Gaza Strip returned to their schools as the new academic year.
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Nobel Laureate Malala to donate USD 50,000 to Gaza
World | Oct 30, 2014, 07:18 AM ISTJerusalem: Malala Yousafzai, the youngest ever Nobel Peace Prize laureate, is to donate USD 50,000 to help rebuild United Nations schools in Gaza, the UN's Palestinian refugee agency said today.The 17-year-old Pakistani children's rights activist