Israel's parliament votes to ban UN agency for Palestinian refugees
Summary: Israel's parliament has passed two laws banning the UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) from operating in Israel. This decision revokes a 1967 treaty that allowed UNRWA to provide essential services to Palestinian refugees.
The laws were approved despite significant opposition and international concerns. Critics argue that the ban could severely impact the education, healthcare, and livelihoods of millions of Palestinians who rely on UNRWA for support.
UNRWA serves about 5.9 million Palestinian refugees across the Middle East, providing vital services like food, healthcare, and education. The agency's future is now uncertain, as Israel seeks to dismantle it, citing alleged ties to Hamas.
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