Israel bans UN aid agency UNRWA from operating in the country
Summary: Israel has enacted a law banning the U.N. Palestinian refugee agency, UNRWA, from operating in the country. Lawmakers cited alleged involvement of some UNRWA staff in the October 7 attack on Israel and their ties to Hamas.
The ban could affect UNRWA's operations in Gaza and East Jerusalem, where it provides essential services. The law does not address UNRWA's work in other Palestinian territories.
The United Nations and some Western allies have expressed concern over the potential humanitarian impact. UNRWA's head criticized the law as a violation of international obligations and a threat to aid for Palestinian refugees.
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