Israel bans UN agency from operating in West Bank and Gaza after new legislation
Summary: Israel's Knesset has passed two bills banning the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) from operating in Israel. One bill prohibits Israeli officials from contacting UNRWA, while the other bars the agency from conducting activities in Israel, effective in three months.
UNRWA provides essential services to Palestinian refugees, including education, healthcare, and emergency relief. It supports around six million Palestinians, with services like schools, healthcare clinics, and social programs aimed at improving living conditions and providing job training.
The new laws come amid accusations against UNRWA staff related to attacks on Israel. Although some countries initially cut funding, most have since restored support. UNRWA remains a key humanitarian organization in Gaza, the West Bank, and neighboring countries.
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