The world is losing its humanity, UNRWA chief says - BBC News
WEBOct 19, 2023 · The Middle East is on the "edge of an abyss" as a result of the war between Israel and Hamas, UN agency chief Philippe Lazzarini has told the BBC. The commissioner-general of UN relief agency...
Senior UN official denounces 'blatant disregard' in Israel-Hamas …
WEBDec 6, 2023 · Philippe Lazzarini, commissioner general of the U.N. Relief and Works Agency, also known as UNRWA, said in an interview with the AP that since the outbreak of the Israel-Hamas war, more than 80 U.N. facilities in the Gaza Strip have been hit.
UNRWA head warns of 'concerted campaign' to end its operations
WEBMar 4, 2024 · Lazzarini told the 193-member assembly that UNRWA was "functioning hand-to-mouth" after 16 countries paused a total of $450 million in funding when Israel in January accused 12 UNRWA staff of...
Israel finds terror suspect hiding within UN team in Gaza's north
WEBSep 9, 2024 · — Philippe Lazzarini (@UNLazzarini) September 9, 2024 "The convoy had both national & international staff traveling to roll out the #polio vaccination campaign for children in Gaza city and ...
UNRWA fears new ‘tragedy’ as Lebanon violence adds ... - news.com.au
WEB5 days ago · Philippe Lazzarini, Commissioner-General of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA), speaks during an interview with AFP in New York on September ...
UNRWA at ‘breaking point’ warns agency chief | UN News
WEBFeb 22, 2024 · The UN agency serving Palestine refugees (UNRWA) has reached breaking point due to Israeli calls for its abolition and the associated funding freeze, just when it is needed most, said UNRWA chief...
Philippe Lazzarini - Wikipedia
WEBPhilippe Lazzarini (born 1964) is a Swiss-Italian humanitarian who has been serving as Commissioner-General of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) since 2020.
Lebanon crisis: Guterres urges parties to ‘step back from ... - UN News
WEB1 day ago · Teams from the UN agency that assists Palestine refugees, UNRWA, are responding, Commissioner-General Philippe Lazzarini said on Saturday in a tweet. Trauma, uncertainty and fear. UNRWA has opened seven emergency shelters across the country which are currently hosting 1,600 people, including Lebanese citizens and Palestinian and Syrian refugees.
‘Reprehensible’: UN slams Israeli spokesman’s comments on …
WEBJul 18, 2024 · Mencer took aim at UNRWA head Phillipe Lazzarini in a videotaped speech on Wednesday, saying his agency had been deeply infiltrated by Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad.
UNRWA chief: Dehumanization of Palestinians enable Israeli attacks
WEBDec 10, 2023 · UNRWA chief Philippe Lazzarini said the refugee agency is on the verge of collapsing in Gaza, adding that an immediate ceasefire is needed to end “hell on earth” in Gaza.