The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/valerie-amos/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Fri, 12 Jun 2026 23:18:23 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png Valerie Amos | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/valerie-amos/ 32 32 UN pleads to put aside differences, end ‘devastating’ Syria war https://www.timesofisrael.com/un-urges-to-put-aside-differences-end-syria-war/ Fri, 29 May 2015 04:35:14 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1190004 International body's humanitarian chief says over 12.2 million people in embattled country need aid

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]]> Ending standoff, Iran says Yemen aid ship can be inspected https://www.timesofisrael.com/ending-standoff-iran-says-yemen-aid-ship-can-be-inspected/ Wed, 20 May 2015 15:42:16 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1185818 After threatening war if ship not allowed to go to rebel-held port, Tehran caves to US pressure and agrees to take freight to Djibouti

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]]> Yemen rebels quit Aden palace after air raids https://www.timesofisrael.com/yemen-rebels-quit-aden-palace-after-air-raids/ Fri, 03 Apr 2015 09:18:44 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1162174 Under pressure from Saudi air strikes and forces loyal to President Hadi, Houthis retreat from hilltop complex

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]]> Civilians pay the price for expanding conflict in Yemen https://www.timesofisrael.com/civilians-pay-the-price-for-expanding-conflict-in-yemen/ Fri, 03 Apr 2015 04:46:20 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1162064 With over 500 killed in past two weeks, people scramble for shelter and basic goods

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]]> UN says months needed to repair facilities in Gaza https://www.timesofisrael.com/un-says-months-needed-to-repair-facilities-in-gaza/ Sun, 17 Aug 2014 21:27:31 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1049608 Humanitarian chief Valerie Amos says 97 UNRWA installations damaged

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]]> UN humanitarian chief to visit Iran https://www.timesofisrael.com/un-humanitarian-chief-to-visit-iran/ Fri, 15 Aug 2014 10:31:33 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1048659 Valerie Amos to land in Tehran Sunday as part of growing ties between Islamic Republic and West

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]]> Dozens killed in clashes between Syrian rebels https://www.timesofisrael.com/dozens-killed-in-clashes-between-syrian-rebels/ Fri, 11 Apr 2014 01:37:10 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=948566 Infighting between Islamist groups leaves 51 dead in Deir el-Zour region, opposition watchdog says

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]]> Russia presents alternative Syria resolution https://www.timesofisrael.com/russia-presents-alternative-syria-resolution/ Thu, 13 Feb 2014 02:50:56 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=871838 UN diplomat says rival draft includes some parts of a Western-backed humanitarian document

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]]> Evacuations continue in Homs as truce extended https://www.timesofisrael.com/evacuations-continue-in-homs-as-truce-extended/ Tue, 11 Feb 2014 06:02:23 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=868374 250,000 cut off by regime forces for over a year; aid workers come under fire; no progress in diplomatic efforts to end civil war

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]]> Homs ceasefire falters, aid halted https://www.timesofisrael.com/homs-cease-fire-falters-aid-halted/ Sun, 09 Feb 2014 06:47:04 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=865314 Three-day truce in beleaguered Syrian city falls apart as aid convoys come under attack

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]]> Eyeing Syrian crisis, UN makes record plea for aid https://www.timesofisrael.com/eyeing-syrian-crisis-un-makes-record-plea-for-aid/ Mon, 16 Dec 2013 21:48:42 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=788982 More than half of requested $12.9 billion would go to helping Syrian refugees; UN humanitarian chief says it is the 'largest amount' ever requested

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]]> UN: 9.3 million Syrians need humanitarian aid https://www.timesofisrael.com/un-9-3-million-syrians-need-humanitarian-aid/ Mon, 04 Nov 2013 23:53:10 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=737294 Figure includes 6.5 million people who are now internally displaced as a result of the conflict

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]]> UN urges immediate humanitarian access to Syria https://www.timesofisrael.com/un-urges-immediate-humanitarian-access-to-syria/ Thu, 03 Oct 2013 03:42:22 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=697452 Security Council adopts presidential statement aimed at helping the nearly 7 million Syrians affected by the civil war

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]]> Arab columnists blast ‘confused’ Obama https://www.timesofisrael.com/arab-columnists-blast-confused-obama/ Wed, 18 Sep 2013 10:33:58 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=679202 US president's 'hybrid' ethnic background explains his political vacillation, London-based paper's editorial claims

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]]> Iran and UN discuss assistance for Syria https://www.timesofisrael.com/iran-and-un-discuss-assistance-for-syria/ Sun, 15 Sep 2013 16:27:24 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=675486 UN humanitarian chief, in Tehran, asks the Islamic Republic for help in obtaining 'better access for aid operations' in Syria

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