Nicaragua drags Germany to ICJ for facilitating Israel's genocide' in Gaza
Nicaragua sues Germany for funding Israel's war on Gaza and cutting aid to UNRWA at ICJ.
Nicaragua accuses Berlin of violating international law by supporting Tel Aviv and asks for emergency measures to cease military aid to Israel. [ more ]
EU to release funds for Palestinian aid organization UNRWA DW 03/02/2024
The European Commission suspended payments to UNRWA due to allegations of staff involvement in an attack in Israel. Talks between Israel and Hamas are ongoing for a ceasefire and the release of hostages. [ more ]
UNRWA fund cuts by the West collective punishment' against Palestinians
The head of UNRWA, Philippe Lazzarini, criticizes the decision by Western countries to suspend aid to the Palestinian refugee agency, calling it collective punishment.
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres joins Lazzarini in urging donor nations to continue supporting UNRWA and its operations in Gaza. [ more ]
UN chief appoints independent panel to assess UNRWA
UN creates independent panel to assess UNRWA following accusations of staff involvement in Hamas attacks.
Panel led by former French Foreign Minister Catherine Colonna and will work with European research organizations to assess agency's neutrality and response to allegations. [ more ]