Israel advances bills to sever ties with UN agency for Palestinian refugees
Summary: Israel's parliament is advancing two bills to cut ties with the U.N. agency for Palestinian refugees, known as UNRWA. This would strip the agency of legal protections and effectively prevent it from operating in Israel and the Palestinian territories.
If passed, the legislation could disrupt humanitarian aid in Gaza, where millions rely on UNRWA for food, shelter, and health services. Israel accuses the agency of being infiltrated by Hamas, while UNRWA denies knowingly employing militants.
The proposed changes have broad support in Israel but face international concern. Many countries warn that shutting down UNRWA would severely impact humanitarian efforts in Gaza, where the population is largely dependent on aid.
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