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Israel bans UN agency for Palestinian refugees in new legislative move

aljazeera.com — October 29, 2024, 06:01 PM UTC

Summary: Israel's Knesset has passed a bill banning the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) from operating in the country. This move has been described by the Palestinian envoy to the UN as a significant escalation in Israel's conflict with the UN.

UNRWA has provided vital support to Palestinian refugees for over 70 years. The agency has faced severe challenges since the recent conflict in Gaza began, with many staff members killed and facilities damaged. Israel claims UNRWA has become a front for Hamas, while the agency disputes this characterization.

The decision has drawn widespread condemnation from various countries and organizations. UN officials have warned that banning UNRWA could lead to collective punishment for the people of Gaza. The UN Secretary-General plans to address the issue with the General Assembly.

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    Israeli troops capture around 100 Hamas militants in Gaza hospital raid (theglobeandmail.com)
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    Israel captures around 100 suspected Hamas militants in Gaza hospital raid (dailymail.co.uk)
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    Israel detains 100 suspected Hamas militants in Gaza hospital raid (apnews.com)
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    Israeli military operations in northern Gaza trap 100,000 civilians, Palestinian officials say (news.yahoo.com)
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    Israel's northern Gaza assault traps 100,000 civilians as airstrikes continue (gazette.com)
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    Israeli troops capture around 100 Hamas militants in Gaza hospital raid (gazette.com)
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    Israeli troops capture 100 Hamas militants in Gaza hospital raid (news.yahoo.com)
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    Aid workers face rising dangers and challenges in Gaza as conflict escalates (newyorker.com)
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    Israel airstrike hits UN school in Gaza, killing at least nine including children (aljazeera.com)
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    UN chief expresses shock over civilian suffering in northern Gaza (thejournal.ie)
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    UN chief calls northern Gaza situation untenable as Egypt offers two-day ceasefire proposal (abc.net.au)
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    Israel's proposed bill to limit UN aid for Palestinians raises international concerns (ft.com)
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    Israeli MP accuses US ambassador of lobbying against bill to expel UN agency (cnn.com)
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    Israeli MP accuses US of interference in bill to expel UN agency linked to Hamas (edition.cnn.com)
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    Israel airstrikes kill over 50 in Gaza as UN chief calls situation unbearable (aljazeera.com)
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    UN chief expresses shock over death and destruction in northern Gaza (sbs.com.au)
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    Netanyahu claims Israel's airstrikes significantly damage Iran's military capabilities (smh.com.au)
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    Israeli airstrikes damage Iranian military bases linked to nuclear program (gazette.com)
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