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, known as UNRWA. The first law bans the agency from operating in Israel, while the second severs diplomatic ties with it.
These laws signal a significant shift in Israel's relationship with the U.N. amid ongoing humanitarian concerns in Gaza. The legislation does not provide alternatives for aid distribution, raising fears about the impact on Palestinians facing severe shortages of food, water, and medicine.
International allies, including the U.S., have expressed deep concern over the potential consequences of these laws. The changes will take effect 60 to 90 days after notification to the U.N.
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