UN warns Israel must fulfill obligations to Palestinians if it cuts ties with refugee agency
Summary: The United Nations warned that if Israel enacts new laws severing ties with the U.N. agency for Palestinian refugees, it must fulfill its obligations under international law to meet the needs of Palestinians. The agency, UNRWA, is crucial for humanitarian aid in Gaza.
Israel recently passed laws that could hinder UNRWA's operations, which has drawn criticism from various countries, including the U.S. The U.N. Secretary-General expressed concerns about the potential humanitarian impact and emphasized that Israel would need to facilitate U.N. aid if UNRWA ceases to operate.
Israel's U.N. Ambassador countered that UNRWA has failed in its mission and accused it of ties to terrorism. The U.S. has voiced strong opposition to the Israeli legislation, warning it could jeopardize essential services for millions of Palestinians.
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