The Russian invasion of Ukraine has led to a massive refugee crisis, with Poland seeing the highest influx. Ukrainians in Poland are protected under the EU's Temporary Protection Directive, which offers quick, collective aid without the hassle of individual asylum applications. This situation has cr
Imagine you live in a place where there's almost no government. That's Gaza, and a big help there is UNRWA, a United Nations group that does lots of stuff like teaching kids, giving healthcare, and even helping people with their feelings. But recently, Israel said "no more" to UNRWA, claiming the gr
Israel's parliament recently voted to shut down a long-standing United Nations agency, UNRWA, which supports millions of Palestinian refugees. This ban could severely harm millions of Palestinians who depend on the agency for vital services like education, healthcare, and food. Despite strong opposi
Imagine this: nearly 6 million Palestinian refugees could be left without critical support like food, healthcare, and education. This is what's at stake after Israel's parliament passed a law banning a key UN agency from operating in territories it controls. The agency, UNRWA, has been a lifeline fo
Recently, Israel's parliament voted to ban the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA). This agency has been crucial for millions of Palestinians who depend on it for vital services. They might lose access to education, food, healthcare, and more if this ban comes into
It's hard to imagine a place where safety is a luxury, but for many in Lebanon, this is their reality. The recent escalation of violence in the country has left over 1 million people without homes, and the fear of being bombed is a constant worry. Jihan Kaisi, the executive director of the Union of
In the complex web of international politics, the line between individuals' allegiances can often blur. This was the case for Fatah Sharif, a UNRWA employee who was recently killed in an airstrike in Lebanon. Sharif's dual identity as a UNRWA employee and a top Hamas commander has sparked controvers
As the sun didn't rise, Beirut's streets came alive with a mix of urgency and exhaustion. The city's southern suburbs were under attack, and a CNN team witnessed the aftermath. People from nearby neighborhoods, forced to flee their homes, gathered on the sidewalks and boardwalks, many with nothing b
CNN — Multicolored posters, white streamers and Palestinian flags made of paper decorate a tent in Deir al-Balah, central Gaza. School rucksacks stuffed with clothes, small pillows and floral blankets are strewn on the floor. More than a dozen girls and boys sit cross-legged inside a makeshift class
Germany's decision to extend its border controls is set to last six months and has already sparked a backlash from its European neighbors. Poland's prime minister, Donald Tusk, has called the plan 'unacceptable'. Germany's Interior Minister Nancy Faeser claims the aim is to limit irregular migratio
