Roland Friedrich
@grfriedrich.bsky.social
Director of UNRWA Affairs for the West Bank, including East Jerusalem
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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...
Reposted by Roland Friedrich
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
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Since the start of the war in Gaza, the occupied #WestBank, including East Jerusalem, has also witnessed a sharp escalation in violence.
More than 1,000 Palestinians, including children, have been killed, and many more injured or displaced.
This must stop. The future of Gaza and West Bank are one.
More than 1,000 Palestinians, including children, have been killed, and many more injured or displaced.
This must stop. The future of Gaza and West Bank are one.
October 24, 2025 at 6:01 AM
Since the start of the war in Gaza, the occupied #WestBank, including East Jerusalem, has also witnessed a sharp escalation in violence.
More than 1,000 Palestinians, including children, have been killed, and many more injured or displaced.
This must stop. The future of Gaza and West Bank are one.
More than 1,000 Palestinians, including children, have been killed, and many more injured or displaced.
This must stop. The future of Gaza and West Bank are one.
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UNRWA Commissioner-General on ICJ: The court stressed that UNRWA is the key humanitarian actor in Gaza with a “unique and sustained connection” to the occupied Palestinian territory.
www.unrwa.org/newsroom/off...
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October 23, 2025 at 2:19 PM
UNRWA Commissioner-General on ICJ: The court stressed that UNRWA is the key humanitarian actor in Gaza with a “unique and sustained connection” to the occupied Palestinian territory.
www.unrwa.org/newsroom/off...
www.unrwa.org/newsroom/off...
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“In the northern occupied #WestBank, destruction and forced displacement persist.
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The future of Gaza and West Bank are one. A drawdown in Gaza should not become an opportunity to tighten the grip of occupation elsewhere."
— UNRWA Roland Friedrich
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The future of Gaza and West Bank are one. A drawdown in Gaza should not become an opportunity to tighten the grip of occupation elsewhere."
— UNRWA Roland Friedrich
October 22, 2025 at 6:00 AM
“In the northern occupied #WestBank, destruction and forced displacement persist.
...
The future of Gaza and West Bank are one. A drawdown in Gaza should not become an opportunity to tighten the grip of occupation elsewhere."
— UNRWA Roland Friedrich
...
The future of Gaza and West Bank are one. A drawdown in Gaza should not become an opportunity to tighten the grip of occupation elsewhere."
— UNRWA Roland Friedrich
The first batch of insulin syringes procured with a generous contribution from the Government of China have arrived in @unrwa.org warehouses in the #WestBank. These insulin syringes will soon be distributed to diabetic patients, ensuring a regular and uninterrupted supply.
October 16, 2025 at 4:16 PM
The first batch of insulin syringes procured with a generous contribution from the Government of China have arrived in @unrwa.org warehouses in the #WestBank. These insulin syringes will soon be distributed to diabetic patients, ensuring a regular and uninterrupted supply.
Yesterday I had a series of constructive meetings in Cairo at the League of Arab States with H.E. Dr. Nada El Agizy and H.E. Dr. Faed Mustafa, reinforcing our shared commitment to protecting the mandate of @unrwa.org, and sustaining the Agency's indispensable work in support of #PalestineRefugees.
October 15, 2025 at 3:42 PM
Yesterday I had a series of constructive meetings in Cairo at the League of Arab States with H.E. Dr. Nada El Agizy and H.E. Dr. Faed Mustafa, reinforcing our shared commitment to protecting the mandate of @unrwa.org, and sustaining the Agency's indispensable work in support of #PalestineRefugees.
The release of 20 Israeli hostages and nearly 2000 Palestinian prisoners this week marks both an end and a new beginning. As the long-awaited ceasefire starts in Gaza, this moment must mark the beginning of building a durable peace across the occupied Palestinian territory, including the #WestBank.
October 15, 2025 at 6:49 AM
The release of 20 Israeli hostages and nearly 2000 Palestinian prisoners this week marks both an end and a new beginning. As the long-awaited ceasefire starts in Gaza, this moment must mark the beginning of building a durable peace across the occupied Palestinian territory, including the #WestBank.
The 2025 olive harvest season has started across the #WestBank, at a time when settler violence against Palestinian communities, including the agricultural sector, continues unabated. This week alone, hundreds of olive trees have been uprooted or destroyed by settlers.
October 11, 2025 at 2:16 PM
The 2025 olive harvest season has started across the #WestBank, at a time when settler violence against Palestinian communities, including the agricultural sector, continues unabated. This week alone, hundreds of olive trees have been uprooted or destroyed by settlers.
This #DayOfTheGirl, we honour the resilience of all girls on the frontlines of crisis, especially those forcibly displaced in the northern #WestBank. More than 6,000 girls remain uprooted from their homes, with their education disrupted and their futures uncertain. Yet, they refuse to give up.
October 11, 2025 at 9:51 AM
This #DayOfTheGirl, we honour the resilience of all girls on the frontlines of crisis, especially those forcibly displaced in the northern #WestBank. More than 6,000 girls remain uprooted from their homes, with their education disrupted and their futures uncertain. Yet, they refuse to give up.
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In the occupied #WestBank, Palestinians are facing the worst displacement crisis since 1967.
Amid escalating violence, UNRWA continues to serve 920,000 #Palestine Refugees, keeping schools, clinics, and vital aid running.
Learn about our work: www.unrwa.org/resources/fa...
Amid escalating violence, UNRWA continues to serve 920,000 #Palestine Refugees, keeping schools, clinics, and vital aid running.
Learn about our work: www.unrwa.org/resources/fa...
September 27, 2025 at 6:00 AM
In the occupied #WestBank, Palestinians are facing the worst displacement crisis since 1967.
Amid escalating violence, UNRWA continues to serve 920,000 #Palestine Refugees, keeping schools, clinics, and vital aid running.
Learn about our work: www.unrwa.org/resources/fa...
Amid escalating violence, UNRWA continues to serve 920,000 #Palestine Refugees, keeping schools, clinics, and vital aid running.
Learn about our work: www.unrwa.org/resources/fa...
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In the northern West Bank, operation ‘Iron Wall’ continues, with some 32,000 residents of #Palestine Refugee camps unable to return to their homes.
UNRWA is leading the emergency response and delivering health, emergency education, waste management, and cash assistance.
#UNGA80 #UNRWAworks
UNRWA is leading the emergency response and delivering health, emergency education, waste management, and cash assistance.
#UNGA80 #UNRWAworks
September 22, 2025 at 4:00 PM
In the northern West Bank, operation ‘Iron Wall’ continues, with some 32,000 residents of #Palestine Refugee camps unable to return to their homes.
UNRWA is leading the emergency response and delivering health, emergency education, waste management, and cash assistance.
#UNGA80 #UNRWAworks
UNRWA is leading the emergency response and delivering health, emergency education, waste management, and cash assistance.
#UNGA80 #UNRWAworks
Today, some 46,000 Palestine refugee children will be started the school year in @unrwa.org schools across the #WestBank. Amid heightened violence and displacement, our schools provide safe havens for children to learn, delivering both quality education and support for their wellbeing.
September 1, 2025 at 6:33 PM
Today, some 46,000 Palestine refugee children will be started the school year in @unrwa.org schools across the #WestBank. Amid heightened violence and displacement, our schools provide safe havens for children to learn, delivering both quality education and support for their wellbeing.
Thousands of #PalestineRefugees from #Gaza – labourers and medical patients with their accompanying family members – remain stranded in the #WestBank since October 2023, unable to return to their homes and without a regular source of income.
August 21, 2025 at 5:42 PM
Thousands of #PalestineRefugees from #Gaza – labourers and medical patients with their accompanying family members – remain stranded in the #WestBank since October 2023, unable to return to their homes and without a regular source of income.