Can UNRWA report restore confidence in the organisation?
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Whether an independent report into the neutrality of UNRWA, the UN agency for Palestinian refugees, will reassure the US and Israel remains to be seen.
Switzerland to ‘thoroughly analyse’ UNRWA report before funding decision
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The Swiss foreign ministry says it will “thoroughly analyse” an independent review of UNRWA before making any decision about funding.
Switzerland abstains from vote to grant Palestine full UN membership
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Switzerland did not vote to grant Palestine full UN membership. The resolution ended up being blocked by a veto during the vote.
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Following a thorough analysis of the situation, it has been concluded that safe operations can be ensured, the airline said on Tuesday.
US and Iran had contact ‘through Swiss intermediaries’ ahead of attack
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The US had contact with Iran through Swiss intermediaries both before and after Tehran’s mass drone and missile attack on Israeli territory, a senior Biden administration official said.
Swiss authorities condemn Iranian attack on Israel
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Switzerland has condemned Iran’s night-time attack on Israel in no uncertain terms and called on all sides to show restraint and prudence.
‘In Gaza, humanitarian workers are not heroes, but victims’
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Just back from Gaza, emergency coordinator for Médecins Sans Frontières, Marie-Aure Perreaut Revial, condemns systematic attacks on humanitarian workers.
Swiss foreign ministry warns of deterioration in Middle East
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In light of recent developments in the Israel-Hamas war, the Swiss foreign ministry has warned of the possibility of deterioration.
SWISS pilots concerned over safety of Israel flights
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Swiss International Air Lines (SWISS) pilots and flight attendants are increasingly cancelling their flights to Israel due to safety concerns.
UNRWA chief denounces mistreatment and torture by Israel
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The head of the United Nations Palestinian refugee agency (UNRWA) has repeated his accusations of mistreatment by Israel against staff of the UN agency who have been arrested in Gaza.
Israeli NGOS denounce ‘systemic abuse’ of Palestinian detainees
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Israeli NGOs this week raised concerns before the United Nations in Geneva about Israel’s treatment of Palestinian detainees.