Israel passes laws that may disrupt UN aid delivery to Gaza
Summary: Israel's parliament has passed two laws that could stop the U.N. agency for Palestinian refugees, UNRWA, from operating in Gaza. The laws ban its activities and cut ties with the Israeli government, claiming the agency has links to Hamas.
The first law prohibits UNRWA from providing services in Israel, while the second removes legal protections for its staff. These changes could disrupt aid delivery to Gaza, where 2.3 million people rely heavily on UNRWA for food, shelter, and healthcare.
UNRWA's head warned that humanitarian operations in Gaza may collapse due to these laws. The agency has faced accusations from Israel regarding staff involvement with Hamas, which it denies, stating it takes action against any wrongdoing.
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