Roland Friedrich
@grfriedrich.bsky.social
Director of UNRWA Affairs for the West Bank, including East Jerusalem
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Secretary-General António Guterres strongly condemns Israel’s unlawful entry into and closure of the UNRWA Jerusalem Health Centre in occupied East Jerusalem.
He urges Israel to immediately take steps to restore UNRWA premises.
Full statement: www.un.org/sg/en/conten...
He urges Israel to immediately take steps to restore UNRWA premises.
Full statement: www.un.org/sg/en/conten...
January 16, 2026 at 11:21 AM
Secretary-General António Guterres strongly condemns Israel’s unlawful entry into and closure of the UNRWA Jerusalem Health Centre in occupied East Jerusalem.
He urges Israel to immediately take steps to restore UNRWA premises.
Full statement: www.un.org/sg/en/conten...
He urges Israel to immediately take steps to restore UNRWA premises.
Full statement: www.un.org/sg/en/conten...
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“The UN footprint in occupied East Jerusalem is shrinking fast.”
— Roland Friedrich, Director of UNRWA Affairs in occupied West Bank, including East Jerusalem
Full statement: www.unrwa.org/newsroom/off...
— Roland Friedrich, Director of UNRWA Affairs in occupied West Bank, including East Jerusalem
Full statement: www.unrwa.org/newsroom/off...
January 14, 2026 at 2:54 PM
“The UN footprint in occupied East Jerusalem is shrinking fast.”
— Roland Friedrich, Director of UNRWA Affairs in occupied West Bank, including East Jerusalem
Full statement: www.unrwa.org/newsroom/off...
— Roland Friedrich, Director of UNRWA Affairs in occupied West Bank, including East Jerusalem
Full statement: www.unrwa.org/newsroom/off...
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The Kalandia Training Centre in East #Jerusalem is under threat.
A recently passed amendment to Israel’s anti-UNRWA laws could allow the expropriation of the land and force the closure of UNRWA’s oldest vocational training centre.
#UNRWAworks
A recently passed amendment to Israel’s anti-UNRWA laws could allow the expropriation of the land and force the closure of UNRWA’s oldest vocational training centre.
#UNRWAworks
January 12, 2026 at 5:00 PM
The Kalandia Training Centre in East #Jerusalem is under threat.
A recently passed amendment to Israel’s anti-UNRWA laws could allow the expropriation of the land and force the closure of UNRWA’s oldest vocational training centre.
#UNRWAworks
A recently passed amendment to Israel’s anti-UNRWA laws could allow the expropriation of the land and force the closure of UNRWA’s oldest vocational training centre.
#UNRWAworks
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Since it started in January 2025, the Israeli forces' “Iron Wall” operation has caused massive destruction, and large-scale, forced displacement in the occupied #WestBank.
This is putting thousands of #Palestine Refugees in a cycle of forced displacement, trauma and economic hardship.
It must stop
This is putting thousands of #Palestine Refugees in a cycle of forced displacement, trauma and economic hardship.
It must stop
January 8, 2026 at 11:00 AM
Since it started in January 2025, the Israeli forces' “Iron Wall” operation has caused massive destruction, and large-scale, forced displacement in the occupied #WestBank.
This is putting thousands of #Palestine Refugees in a cycle of forced displacement, trauma and economic hardship.
It must stop
This is putting thousands of #Palestine Refugees in a cycle of forced displacement, trauma and economic hardship.
It must stop
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"Un ataque contra UNRWA es un ataque contra la ONU en su conjunto y contra los Estados miembro que la crearon. Va en contra del derecho internacional y de las obligaciones de Israel como Estado miembro de la ONU". @grfriedrich.bsky.social, director de UNRWA en #Cisjordania
December 27, 2025 at 6:02 PM
"Un ataque contra UNRWA es un ataque contra la ONU en su conjunto y contra los Estados miembro que la crearon. Va en contra del derecho internacional y de las obligaciones de Israel como Estado miembro de la ONU". @grfriedrich.bsky.social, director de UNRWA en #Cisjordania
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The year 2025 ended both with a broad expression of solidarity of people across the world with #Palestine Refugees, and with further steps taken by the Israeli Authorities setting a dangerous precedent.
International human rights law and international humanitarian law must be protected.
International human rights law and international humanitarian law must be protected.
January 5, 2026 at 6:00 AM
The year 2025 ended both with a broad expression of solidarity of people across the world with #Palestine Refugees, and with further steps taken by the Israeli Authorities setting a dangerous precedent.
International human rights law and international humanitarian law must be protected.
International human rights law and international humanitarian law must be protected.
This week, @unrwa.org has supported more than 1,600 forcibly displaced families from Jenin, Tulkarm and Nur Shams camps with Cash for Rent. These #PalestineRefugees from the northern #WestBank have often endured repeated displacement, significantly increasing vulnerability and protection risks.
December 31, 2025 at 6:03 AM
This week, @unrwa.org has supported more than 1,600 forcibly displaced families from Jenin, Tulkarm and Nur Shams camps with Cash for Rent. These #PalestineRefugees from the northern #WestBank have often endured repeated displacement, significantly increasing vulnerability and protection risks.
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An attack on UNRWA is an attack on the UN as a whole, and the member states that created it.
It goes against international law and Israel’s obligations as a UN member state - there is no justification for it. It sets a dangerous precedent for UN operations worldwide.
— UNRWA Roland Friedrich
It goes against international law and Israel’s obligations as a UN member state - there is no justification for it. It sets a dangerous precedent for UN operations worldwide.
— UNRWA Roland Friedrich
December 23, 2025 at 5:00 PM
An attack on UNRWA is an attack on the UN as a whole, and the member states that created it.
It goes against international law and Israel’s obligations as a UN member state - there is no justification for it. It sets a dangerous precedent for UN operations worldwide.
— UNRWA Roland Friedrich
It goes against international law and Israel’s obligations as a UN member state - there is no justification for it. It sets a dangerous precedent for UN operations worldwide.
— UNRWA Roland Friedrich
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The Hawash family is one of the many #Palestine Refugee families supported through UNRWA’s microfinance programme in the occupied West Bank.
Supporting entrepreneurs helps expand small businesses and create job opportunities.
#UNRWAworks to provide vital services to Palestine Refugees.
Supporting entrepreneurs helps expand small businesses and create job opportunities.
#UNRWAworks to provide vital services to Palestine Refugees.
December 24, 2025 at 2:00 PM
The Hawash family is one of the many #Palestine Refugee families supported through UNRWA’s microfinance programme in the occupied West Bank.
Supporting entrepreneurs helps expand small businesses and create job opportunities.
#UNRWAworks to provide vital services to Palestine Refugees.
Supporting entrepreneurs helps expand small businesses and create job opportunities.
#UNRWAworks to provide vital services to Palestine Refugees.
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“UNRWA supports us when we need it most.”
From Jalazone Refugee Camp in the occupied #WestBank, Fatima shares her hope that UNRWA can continue providing essential services for #Palestine Refugees.
#UNRWAworks
From Jalazone Refugee Camp in the occupied #WestBank, Fatima shares her hope that UNRWA can continue providing essential services for #Palestine Refugees.
#UNRWAworks
December 28, 2025 at 5:02 PM
“UNRWA supports us when we need it most.”
From Jalazone Refugee Camp in the occupied #WestBank, Fatima shares her hope that UNRWA can continue providing essential services for #Palestine Refugees.
#UNRWAworks
From Jalazone Refugee Camp in the occupied #WestBank, Fatima shares her hope that UNRWA can continue providing essential services for #Palestine Refugees.
#UNRWAworks
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More devastating news from the northern #WestBank: another demolition order has been issued by Israeli forces against #NurShams Camp.
The forced displacement of the more than 32,000 Palestine Refugees in the northern West Bank must not become permanent.
— UNRWA Roland Friedrich
The forced displacement of the more than 32,000 Palestine Refugees in the northern West Bank must not become permanent.
— UNRWA Roland Friedrich
December 16, 2025 at 11:09 AM
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In East Jerusalem, Israeli authorities forcibly entered the UNRWA compound.
“That's what international law is there for: to protect the weak and make sure that humanitarian organisations can continue their life-saving work,” our Roland Friedrich tells RT.
International law must be respected.
“That's what international law is there for: to protect the weak and make sure that humanitarian organisations can continue their life-saving work,” our Roland Friedrich tells RT.
International law must be respected.
December 13, 2025 at 2:02 PM
In East Jerusalem, Israeli authorities forcibly entered the UNRWA compound.
“That's what international law is there for: to protect the weak and make sure that humanitarian organisations can continue their life-saving work,” our Roland Friedrich tells RT.
International law must be respected.
“That's what international law is there for: to protect the weak and make sure that humanitarian organisations can continue their life-saving work,” our Roland Friedrich tells RT.
International law must be respected.
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“Today in the early morning, Israeli police accompanied by municipal officials forcibly entered the UNRWA compound in East Jerusalem.”
UNRWA Commissioner General Philippe Lazzarini’s statement:
www.unrwa.org/newsroom/off...
UNRWA Commissioner General Philippe Lazzarini’s statement:
www.unrwa.org/newsroom/off...
December 8, 2025 at 1:38 PM
“Today in the early morning, Israeli police accompanied by municipal officials forcibly entered the UNRWA compound in East Jerusalem.”
UNRWA Commissioner General Philippe Lazzarini’s statement:
www.unrwa.org/newsroom/off...
UNRWA Commissioner General Philippe Lazzarini’s statement:
www.unrwa.org/newsroom/off...
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What is UNRWA’s mandate?
UNRWA was established to provide assistance and protection to #Palestine Refugees pending a just and lasting solution to their plight.
“Investing in peace is the answer to end what was meant to be a temporary situation,” says UNRWA Commissioner-General.
UNRWA was established to provide assistance and protection to #Palestine Refugees pending a just and lasting solution to their plight.
“Investing in peace is the answer to end what was meant to be a temporary situation,” says UNRWA Commissioner-General.
December 5, 2025 at 2:34 PM
What is UNRWA’s mandate?
UNRWA was established to provide assistance and protection to #Palestine Refugees pending a just and lasting solution to their plight.
“Investing in peace is the answer to end what was meant to be a temporary situation,” says UNRWA Commissioner-General.
UNRWA was established to provide assistance and protection to #Palestine Refugees pending a just and lasting solution to their plight.
“Investing in peace is the answer to end what was meant to be a temporary situation,” says UNRWA Commissioner-General.
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“I salute the overwhelming vote by the UN General Assembly to renew UNRWA's mandate for three years. It reflects the broad solidarity of people across the world with #Palestine Refugees.”
— UNRWA Commissioner-General Philippe Lazzarini
Full statement: www.unrwa.org/newsroom/off...
— UNRWA Commissioner-General Philippe Lazzarini
Full statement: www.unrwa.org/newsroom/off...
December 5, 2025 at 4:37 PM
“I salute the overwhelming vote by the UN General Assembly to renew UNRWA's mandate for three years. It reflects the broad solidarity of people across the world with #Palestine Refugees.”
— UNRWA Commissioner-General Philippe Lazzarini
Full statement: www.unrwa.org/newsroom/off...
— UNRWA Commissioner-General Philippe Lazzarini
Full statement: www.unrwa.org/newsroom/off...
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“UNRWA staff work with great commitment, serving as the first line of support in delivering services," says Najwa, an UNRWA Field Nursing Services Officer.
#UNRWAworks to prevent and respond to gender-based violence in the occupied West Bank including East Jerusalem.
#16Days
#UNRWAworks to prevent and respond to gender-based violence in the occupied West Bank including East Jerusalem.
#16Days
November 30, 2025 at 11:00 AM
“UNRWA staff work with great commitment, serving as the first line of support in delivering services," says Najwa, an UNRWA Field Nursing Services Officer.
#UNRWAworks to prevent and respond to gender-based violence in the occupied West Bank including East Jerusalem.
#16Days
#UNRWAworks to prevent and respond to gender-based violence in the occupied West Bank including East Jerusalem.
#16Days
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Over 12,000 children in the occupied #WestBank are displaced, and 47 have been killed this year.
UNRWA continues to safeguard the #Palestine Refugee children, their education, health, and safety.
Children’s rights are non-negotiable.
UNRWA continues to safeguard the #Palestine Refugee children, their education, health, and safety.
Children’s rights are non-negotiable.
November 25, 2025 at 6:11 AM
Over 12,000 children in the occupied #WestBank are displaced, and 47 have been killed this year.
UNRWA continues to safeguard the #Palestine Refugee children, their education, health, and safety.
Children’s rights are non-negotiable.
UNRWA continues to safeguard the #Palestine Refugee children, their education, health, and safety.
Children’s rights are non-negotiable.
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More than ten months into operation ‘Iron Wall’, Jenin, Tulkarm, and Nur Shams camps have been completely emptied by Israeli forces, with some 32,000 residents remaining forcibly displaced. -Roland Friedrich, Director of UNRWA Affairs for the West Bank, including East Jerusalem
November 27, 2025 at 1:00 PM
More than ten months into operation ‘Iron Wall’, Jenin, Tulkarm, and Nur Shams camps have been completely emptied by Israeli forces, with some 32,000 residents remaining forcibly displaced. -Roland Friedrich, Director of UNRWA Affairs for the West Bank, including East Jerusalem
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During her visit to Baqa’a Camp in #Jordan, UN Deputy Relief Chief, Joyce Msuya met Palestinian refugee families.
She saw the impact of sustained support for education, protection and essential services.
OCHA stands with UNRWA and partners working to ensure dignity and hope for every family.
She saw the impact of sustained support for education, protection and essential services.
OCHA stands with UNRWA and partners working to ensure dignity and hope for every family.
November 11, 2025 at 8:05 AM
During her visit to Baqa’a Camp in #Jordan, UN Deputy Relief Chief, Joyce Msuya met Palestinian refugee families.
She saw the impact of sustained support for education, protection and essential services.
OCHA stands with UNRWA and partners working to ensure dignity and hope for every family.
She saw the impact of sustained support for education, protection and essential services.
OCHA stands with UNRWA and partners working to ensure dignity and hope for every family.
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UNRWA remains a lifeline in the occupied #WestBank, including East Jerusalem.
UNRWA’s Roland Friedrich explains how 4,600 colleagues continue to provide basic services to over 930,000 Palestine Refugees – including educational, healthcare, social protection, microfinance services.
#UNRWAworks
UNRWA’s Roland Friedrich explains how 4,600 colleagues continue to provide basic services to over 930,000 Palestine Refugees – including educational, healthcare, social protection, microfinance services.
#UNRWAworks
November 10, 2025 at 11:01 AM
UNRWA remains a lifeline in the occupied #WestBank, including East Jerusalem.
UNRWA’s Roland Friedrich explains how 4,600 colleagues continue to provide basic services to over 930,000 Palestine Refugees – including educational, healthcare, social protection, microfinance services.
#UNRWAworks
UNRWA’s Roland Friedrich explains how 4,600 colleagues continue to provide basic services to over 930,000 Palestine Refugees – including educational, healthcare, social protection, microfinance services.
#UNRWAworks
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In the occupied #WestBank, 48,000 children go to UNRWA schools.
In response to the Israeli Forces “Iron Wall” operation, UNRWA launched an adapted education programme in February 2025 to provide a continuity of learning for its students.
#UNRWAworks
In response to the Israeli Forces “Iron Wall” operation, UNRWA launched an adapted education programme in February 2025 to provide a continuity of learning for its students.
#UNRWAworks
October 30, 2025 at 11:14 AM
In the occupied #WestBank, 48,000 children go to UNRWA schools.
In response to the Israeli Forces “Iron Wall” operation, UNRWA launched an adapted education programme in February 2025 to provide a continuity of learning for its students.
#UNRWAworks
In response to the Israeli Forces “Iron Wall” operation, UNRWA launched an adapted education programme in February 2025 to provide a continuity of learning for its students.
#UNRWAworks
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With settler violence targeting the annual olive harvest across the #WestBank, October 2025 is on track to be the most violent month since UNRWA began tracking it.
“Families should be allowed unhindered access to their lands to harvest their olives in safe conditions” says UNRWA’s Roland Friedrich.
“Families should be allowed unhindered access to their lands to harvest their olives in safe conditions” says UNRWA’s Roland Friedrich.
November 1, 2025 at 12:00 PM
With settler violence targeting the annual olive harvest across the #WestBank, October 2025 is on track to be the most violent month since UNRWA began tracking it.
“Families should be allowed unhindered access to their lands to harvest their olives in safe conditions” says UNRWA’s Roland Friedrich.
“Families should be allowed unhindered access to their lands to harvest their olives in safe conditions” says UNRWA’s Roland Friedrich.
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In the #WestBank, including East Jerusalem, UNRWA is leading the emergency response to the largest displacement crisis since 1967.
To support sanitation services, UNRWA has been removing 13 tons of waste daily in communities hosting forcibly displaced people.
#UNRWAworks
To support sanitation services, UNRWA has been removing 13 tons of waste daily in communities hosting forcibly displaced people.
#UNRWAworks
November 4, 2025 at 11:00 AM
In the #WestBank, including East Jerusalem, UNRWA is leading the emergency response to the largest displacement crisis since 1967.
To support sanitation services, UNRWA has been removing 13 tons of waste daily in communities hosting forcibly displaced people.
#UNRWAworks
To support sanitation services, UNRWA has been removing 13 tons of waste daily in communities hosting forcibly displaced people.
#UNRWAworks
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So far in 2025, UNRWA has done 700,000 medical consultations in the occupied #WestBank including East Jerusalem.
These include consultations provided in alternative health facilities & by emergency mobile teams set up in response to the Israeli Forces operation “Iron Wall.”
#UNRWAworks
These include consultations provided in alternative health facilities & by emergency mobile teams set up in response to the Israeli Forces operation “Iron Wall.”
#UNRWAworks
October 27, 2025 at 2:04 PM
So far in 2025, UNRWA has done 700,000 medical consultations in the occupied #WestBank including East Jerusalem.
These include consultations provided in alternative health facilities & by emergency mobile teams set up in response to the Israeli Forces operation “Iron Wall.”
#UNRWAworks
These include consultations provided in alternative health facilities & by emergency mobile teams set up in response to the Israeli Forces operation “Iron Wall.”
#UNRWAworks
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Since the Israeli Forces operation “Iron Wall” in the occupied #WestBank started last January, an estimated 700 houses have been destroyed or heavily damaged.
Supported by other humanitarian partners, UNRWA distributed aid to displaced people.
This violence must stop.
#UNRWAworks
Supported by other humanitarian partners, UNRWA distributed aid to displaced people.
This violence must stop.
#UNRWAworks
October 26, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Since the Israeli Forces operation “Iron Wall” in the occupied #WestBank started last January, an estimated 700 houses have been destroyed or heavily damaged.
Supported by other humanitarian partners, UNRWA distributed aid to displaced people.
This violence must stop.
#UNRWAworks
Supported by other humanitarian partners, UNRWA distributed aid to displaced people.
This violence must stop.
#UNRWAworks