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Israel bans UN agency for Palestinian refugees, raising humanitarian concerns

edition.cnn.com — October 28, 2024, 10:01 PM UTC

Summary: Israel's parliament has passed two laws banning the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) from operating within its territory. This decision revokes a 1967 treaty that allowed UNRWA to provide essential services to Palestinian refugees.

The laws were approved despite opposition from Arab lawmakers and international concerns. UNRWA serves about 5.9 million Palestinian refugees, providing critical aid such as food, healthcare, and education. The ban could severely impact millions who rely on the agency for support.

Countries including the United States have expressed deep concerns about the ban's humanitarian implications. UNRWA is the primary aid provider in Gaza, where nearly 2 million people depend on its services. The international community has urged Israel to reconsider the legislation.

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    Israeli airstrike in northern Gaza kills dozens including women and children (cbsnews.com)
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    Israel passes laws restricting UN aid operations in Gaza during humanitarian crisis (livemint.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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    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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