Fear hits east Jerusalem

Israel: Israel closes Palestinian refugee agency in Jerusalem: 'As of today it is illegal'
The deputy mayor of Jerusalem, Arieh King, celebrated Thursday the closure of the UN agency for Palestinian refugees (UNRWA), which he described as of today as an “illegal” entity in the country, after the entry into force of two laws that veto the continuation of its educational and health activities in Israeli territory,
Fear hits east Jerusalem as Israel moves to close UN Palestinian refugee agency
On Thursday, laws passed by Israel in October come into effect banning the UN’s Palestinian refugee agency, known as UNRWA, from Israeli territory and prohibiting Israeli officials from any contact with the agency.
What Will Israel’s Ban of a U.N. Aid Agency Mean for Palestinians?
Legislation that goes into effect on Thursday bars UNRWA from operating in the country. That will affect aid delivery to Gaza and beyond.
UNRWA director: Israel ban on aid agency will ‘destroy’ humanitarian efforts
Bill Deere, director of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNWRA), discussed with ABC News on Wednesday relief efforts in Gaza and Israel, highlighting that Israel's order for the agency to leave Gaza could severely impact humanitarian efforts.
Israel’s looming ban on UNRWA deeply worries Palestinians in Jerusalem refugee camp
In the Shuafat refugee camp, a hardscrabble district in east Jerusalem surrounded by a hulking concrete wall, intense security checks make venturing out exasperating.
Israel Arrests 12 in East Jerusalem Over Hamas Ceasefire Celebrations
Israeli authorities announced Wednesday that they had arrested 12 Palestinians in East Jerusalem for celebrating the release ...
Israel orders UNRWA to cease operations in country over terror ties: 'miserably failed in its mandate'
The Israeli government ban on UNRWA over national security concerns and links to terrorism began Jan. 30. UNRWA has called ...
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‘Grave Concern’ – UK, France and Germany Warn Israel over UNRWA Ban
Britain, France and Germany have reiterated their "grave concern" over Israel’s implementation of legislation regarding UNRWA ...
Israel enforces laws banning UNRWA
The law that bans the United Nations agency that aids Palestinian refugees in Gaza went into effect on Wednesday.
Israel tells UN it's shutting down all UNRWA operations in Jerusalem: 'acute security risks'
Israel demands UNRWA halt operations in Jerusalem by January 30, citing Hamas ties and security risks. The move follows ...
Trump envoy Witkoff in Israel to oversee ceasefire deal
Trump sent Witkoff to ensure the ceasefire agreement advances to the second phase, which will require hashing out more thorny ...
Ireland must reevaluate its approach to Israel and Jews - opinion
While much of the world united to defeat the genocidal Nazi regime, Ireland remained officially neutral, a stance that some ...
Expected release of high-profile male hostages sparks excitement and anxiety in Israel
News that three high-profile hostages are expected to be released Saturday, including the father of the youngest captives held in Gaza, brought excitement and trepidation to ...