Israel enacts laws to limit UN agency's operations in Gaza
Summary: Israel's parliament has passed two laws that restrict the U.N. agency for Palestinian refugees, UNRWA. The laws bar UNRWA from operating in Israel and sever diplomatic ties, signaling a significant shift in Israel's approach to the agency amid ongoing conflict.
The first law prohibits any UNRWA 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 critical, with over 1.9 million Palestinians displaced.
The legislation will take effect 60 to 90 days after notification to the U.N. International allies, including the U.S., have expressed concern about the potential impact on Palestinians. The death toll in Gaza has surpassed 43,000 amid continued military operations.
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