Israel demands UNRWA halt operations in Jerusalem by January 30, citing Hamas ties and security risks. The move follows Knesset legislation severing ties with the agency.

Kheetan, of the UN human rights office, described Israel’s recent assault in the area as a “deadly operation and labelled the whole ordeal as an “unnecessary or disproportionate use of force”

The UN agency for Palestinian refugees must end operations and leave all its premises in Jerusalem by January 30, Israel’s UN ambassador said on Friday, affirming timelines set out in controversial Israeli legislation.

Israel’s Knesset (parliament) voted in October to ban UNRWA’s operations in areas under Israeli occupation, alleging that the UN agency’s employees were involved in a Hamas attack on Oct. 7, 2023 -- a charge UNRWA denies.

The UN agency for Palestinian refugees must end operations and leave all its "premises" in Jerusalem by 30 January, Israel's UN ambassador said, affirming timelines set out in controversial Israeli legislation.

The second release of Gaza hostages during a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas is expected to take place Saturday, with Palestinian prisoners set to be freed in exchange. Follow for live updates.

UN urges both countries to 'avoid further delay the return of residents on both sides to their towns and villages, official says - Anadolu Ajansı

The United Nations on Friday suspended all travel into areas held by Yemen’s Houthi rebels after more of their staff were detained by the rebels.

The Israeli government says its military will not withdraw from Lebanon by Sunday’s deadline, in violation of a deadline set in a ceasefire agreement with Hezbollah.

The UN agency for Palestinian refugees must end operations and leave all its premises in Jerusalem by January 30, Israel's UN ambassador said Friday, affirming timelines set out in controversial Israeli legislation.

Asharq Al Awsat Israel is telling the United Nations that the UN agency helping Palestinian refugees must end its operations in Jerusalem by Jan. 30. In a letter sent Friday to UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres,