Millions of Palestinians rely on the UN agency, not only in Gaza but also across the West Bank and occupied East Jerusalem. | ITV National News

U.N. officials vowed Thursday that the agency would continue to deliver services in the occupied Palestinian territories for as long as possible.

Israel alleged on Wednesday that the UN agency for Palestinian refugees (UNRWA) is full of Hamas operatives and reaffirmed its commitment to end ties with the agency this week. Israel has made public irrefutable evidence UNRWA is riddled with Hamas operatives,

The relationship between Norway and Israel has deteriorated in recent years, especially as Norway recognized a Palestinian state.

Hillel Neuer of the UN Watch hits back against UNRWA, which will be barred from operating in sovereign Israeli territory, saying that there are plenty of organizations that can replace the agency, whi

Israel has alleged that the UN agency for Palestinian refugees (UNRWA) is full of Hamas operatives and has reaffirmed its commitment to end ties with the agency this week.

The ban effectively cuts off the UN aid agency from delivering critical aid to Gaza, putting millions of Palestinians at risk after 15 months of war have devastated the region.

The director of the United Nations agency for Palestinian refugees in Lebanon said on Wednesday that the agency had not been affected by U.S. President Donald Trump's halt to U.S. foreign aid funding or by an Israeli ban on its operations.

A freed ex-militant received a hero's welcome in the occupied West Bank on Thursday after chaos during a Gaza hostage release.

Israel on Thursday formally banned the main United Nations aid agency for Palestinian refugees from operating on its territory. Humanitarian officials warn could have a disastrous impact on aid delivery and jeopardize regional stability in the long term.

The jet carrying 64 people had departed from Wichita, Kan., and the helicopter was carrying three U.S. service members. The collision, which happened Wednesday evening near Ronald Reagan National Airport, was the most serious air disaster involving a commercial jet in the U.S. since 2009.