Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 07:10am on 29 Oct 2024,Tuesday International
Israel's parliament has passed legislation banning the UN's Palestinian refugee agency, UNRWA, from operating within Israel and Israeli-occupied East Jerusalem, restricting its work in Gaza and the West Bank. Effective within three months, the ban blocks UNRWA’s cooperation with Israel's military, crucial for aid transfer into Gaza, where over 2 million Palestinians depend on UNRWA services. This decision has sparked international concern, with UN Secretary-General António Guterres warning of negative impacts on peace efforts. UNRWA Commissioner-General Philippe Lazzarini condemned the law as "unprecedented," stating it threatens essential education, health, and humanitarian support for Palestinians.
