Israel bans UN agency UNRWA, impacting millions of Palestinians
Summary: Israel has decided to ban the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) from its territory and cut diplomatic ties. This ban will take effect in 90 days and will restrict work permits for UNRWA staff, complicating aid access in Gaza and affecting schools and medical facilities.
UNRWA provides essential services to nearly six million Palestinian refugees, including education and healthcare. Israel's government has accused UNRWA of being linked to Hamas, although many claims lack strong evidence.
The U.S. State Department has warned that this decision could impact military aid to Israel. Despite international calls to reconsider, Israel has not proposed an alternative to replace UNRWA's long-established services.
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