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 many countries, including the U.S., oppose. The U.N. Secretary-General expressed concerns about the potential humanitarian impact, stating that Israel would need to facilitate U.N. activities if UNRWA ceases to operate.
Israel's U.N. Ambassador criticized UNRWA, claiming it has ties to terrorism. The U.S. State Department also expressed concern, warning that the legislation could harm millions of Palestinians relying on UNRWA for essential services.
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