Israel enacts laws to limit UN agency operations in Gaza
Summary: Israel's parliament has passed two laws that significantly limit the operations of the U.N. agency for Palestinian refugees, UNRWA. The laws bar the agency from working in Israel and sever diplomatic ties, marking a deterioration in Israel's relationship with the U.N.
The first law prohibits UNRWA from conducting any activities in Israel, while the second law designates it as a terror organization. These changes could disrupt aid distribution in Gaza, where humanitarian needs are escalating amid ongoing conflict.
International allies, including the U.S., have expressed concern over the potential impact on Palestinians. UNRWA provides essential services to millions of refugees, and the new laws could leave a significant gap in humanitarian support.
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