Israel enacts laws to limit UN agency's 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 prohibit the agency from working in Israel and sever diplomatic ties, marking a deterioration in Israel's relationship with the U.N.
The first law bans UNRWA from 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 critical amid ongoing conflict.
International allies, including the U.S., have expressed concern over the potential impact on Palestinians. The laws will take effect 60 to 90 days after notification to the U.N., but no alternative organizations have been proposed to replace UNRWA's services.
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