A Reuters analysis of UNRWA social media profiles found the black band has been present on the logo since 2023. An agency spokesperson also said it has been used consistently since October 2023.

Since the killing of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar during an Israeli military operation, X has been flooded with claims that UNRWA has added a black ribbon to its logo as a sign of mourning.

The UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) has added a black band of mourning to its logo to commemorate the death of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar. Our verdict Not true. The agency has ...

A Palestinian woman walks past a damaged wall bearing the UNRWA logo at a camp for internally displaced people in Rafah in the southern Gaza Strip in May 2024 — Eyad BABA The UN agency for Palestinian ...

She described seeing the UNRWA logo on various items during her captivity, highlighting concerns about UNRWA's involvement in supporting Hamas activities. The controversy surrounding UNRWA's role ...

Since the killing of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar during an Israeli military operation, X has been flooded with claims that UNRWA has added a black ribbon to its logo as a sign of mourning.