Philippe Lazzarini

West Bank training center at risk of shutdown by Israel authorities, UNRWA says

The Kalandia Training Centre, which teaches 350 young male students from across the West Bank skills such as plumbing and vehicle maintenance, could be shut.

Israel begins dismantling UNRWA facility, January 20, 2026.
A sign that reads "Entering the area is prohibited!" is hung on fencing at the Jerusalem headquarters of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA), in east Jerusalem, January 20, 2026

Israel demolishes UNRWA's Jerusalem HQ, but fails to explain why it had to go - comment

A man walks near fallen cables at the Jerusalem headquarters of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA), in east Jerusalem, January 20, 2026

Israel to shut down UNRWA's water, electricity after demolition of HQ, Eli Cohen tells 'Post'

Poster of hostage Yonatan Mordechai Samerano during demonstrations for the hostages still held in Gaza.

Family of slain hostage sues UNRWA for alleged role in October 7 kidnapping, murder


'Outrageous and illegal' : UNRWA slams Israel for cutting off its water, comms and electric in Gaza

Israel enacted a law disconnecting UNRWA facilities from utilities and services, while the UN agency warned the move violates international obligations.

 A Palestinian man waits outside of the UNRWA headquarters building in Gaza City on April 6, 2013.

UNGA votes to extend UNRWA's mandate by three years

UNRWA's Commissioner-General Philippe Lazzarini said he "saluted the overwhelming vote," which "reflects the broad solidarity of people across the world with Palestine Refugees."

UNRWA's mandate renewed by three years in UNGA vote, December 5, 2025.

UNRWA ignored Hamas ties in schools, fostering terrorism – UN Watch report

UN Watch claims that Hamas has "hijacked UNRWA’s education through its domination of the local UNRWA staff unions."

Palestinian employees of United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) take part in a protest against job cuts by UNRWA, in Gaza City September 19, 2018.

Lazzarini claims 'dis-information campaign' against UNRWA putting agency staff at risk

“The spread of #disinformation against @UNRWA is meant to create chaos & divert attention from the political aims to dismantle the Agency,” Lazzarini wrote.

Illustrative image of UNRWA chief Philippe Lazzarini.