Israel enacts laws that could impact U.N. aid agency operations in Gaza
Summary: Israeli lawmakers have passed two laws that could hinder the operations of the U.N. agency for Palestinian refugees, UNRWA, by banning its activities in Israel and severing diplomatic ties. These laws do not take effect immediately.
The legislation has raised concerns among Israel's international allies, who fear it may worsen the humanitarian situation in Gaza, where over 1.9 million Palestinians are displaced. UNRWA provides essential services, including education and healthcare, to many in the region.
The laws come amid ongoing violence in Gaza, where the death toll has surpassed 43,000. Israel continues military operations, including raids on hospitals, claiming militants are using them for military purposes, which Palestinian officials deny.
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