UN Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) – Page 9

Gaza’s economy is not ‘falling.’ It was pushed.

Marilyn Garson, Mondoweiss, September 27, 2018

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House Democrats Condemn Trump’s Actions Against the Palestinian People

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 13, 2018 House Democrats Condemn Trump Administration’s Actions Harming the Palestinian…

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24th Friday of the Great March of Return and Breaking the Siege of the Gaza Strip

Palestinian Centre for Human Rights (PCHR), Ref: 97/2018, September 7, 2018

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UNRWA Crisis: Beyond Dollars and Cents

Zaha Hassan, Palestine Square | Institute for Palestine Studies, August 3, 2018 “Continuing services to…

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A Vengeful and Shortsighted Act

Palestinians waiting to cross the border to Egypt in May. (Adel Hana/Associated Press) New York…

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Wishing away Palestinian refugees: End of US’ UNRWA aid explained

‘Doomsday scenario’ could unfold unless Palestinian agency replaces US funding within 30 days, spokesperson says.…

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Debunking Four Myths Surrounding the Palestinian Protests

The justifications given for the deaths of Palestinian protesters just don’t add up Khan Yunis,…

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2018.03.09: Samira Remedial Education

GAZA KIDS NEED YOUR HELP! Barb Olson, Madison-Rafah Sister City Project, March 9, 2018 For…

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Restoring U.S. Aid Crucial to Avoid Gaza Water Catastrophe

Matthias Schmale, IPS – Inter Press Service, March 27, 2018

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2018.04.08: Annual Rachel Corrie Commemoration

Mark Your Calendars for Sunday Afternoon Annual Rachel Corrie Commemoration Featuring Dessert and a Program…

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Call on Congress on to oppose Jerusalem recognition and UNRWA cuts

Last month, President Trump announced his administration’s reckless, one-sided decision to recognize Jerusalem as…

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Don’t let Trump turn his back on Palestine refugees in need

On January 16, 2018, the US Administration made the decision to freeze millions of dollars…

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Gaza’s health system close to collapse as electricity crisis threatens total blackout

World Health Organization warns hospitals could be plunged into darkness by end of February without…

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#ObliteratedFamilies – Balata Family

#ObliteratedFamilies Project, May 26, 2017

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#ObliteratedFamilies – Al-Hashash Family

#ObliteratedFamilies Project, May 15, 2017

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Is It True That Not a Single Senator – Including Progressive Dems – Cares About Palestine?

The pro-Israel letter 100 U.S. senators sent to the U.N. fails to mention Israel's illegal…

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#ObliteratedFamilies – Siyam Family

#ObliteratedFamilies Project, April 27, 2017

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#ObliteratedFamilies – Al-Kilani Family

#ObliteratedFamilies Project, April 22, 2017

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Update from Anees in Rafah

November 21, 2016 Dear Friends, Alsalam Alaykum, I hope my email finds you well. I’m…

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2016.08.23 Update: Discussion with U.S. Representative Mark Pocan

Following his recent trip to Israel and Palestine Fellowship Hall, First United Methodist Church 203…

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