US expresses concern over Israel's ban on UN Palestinian refugee agency
Summary: The United States expressed concern over a new Israeli law that bans the UN's Palestinian refugee agency from operating in Israel and East Jerusalem. The Israeli parliament passed the bill with a vote of 92-10.
US State Department spokesman Matthew Miller emphasized the agency's critical role in delivering humanitarian aid, particularly in Gaza. He urged Israel to pause the law's implementation and noted that Secretary of State Antony Blinken discussed the issue during a recent visit.
The US has suspended funding to the agency amid allegations of employee involvement in Hamas attacks. Congress has also approved legislation preventing any resumption of US financial assistance to UNRWA.
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