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Israeli parliament passes law banning UNRWA from operating in Israel

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Israeli parliament passes law banning UNRWA from operating in Israel

The Israeli parliament, the Knesset, has passed a law prohibiting the United Nations Relief and
Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) from operating in Israel.

According to local media reports, the new law, which received support from 92 out of 120 parliament members, passed inspite opposition
from the United States and several European countries.

The law stipulates that UNRWA will not operate any representation, provide services, or conduct any activities, directly or indirectly, within Israeli territory.

“As it is proven that UNRWA and its employees participate and are involved in terrorist activity against Israel.

“It is proposed to establish that Israel will act to stop all activities of the agency in its territory,” the explanatory notes to the law read.

In a post on X, Philippe Lazzarini, commissioner-general of UNRWA, said the vote by the the Israeli Parliament against UNRWA “is
unprecedented and sets a dangerous precedent.”

“It opposes the UN Charter and violates the State of Israel’s obligations under international law.

“These bills would only deepen the suffering of Palestinians, especially in Gaza where people have been going through more
than a year of sheer hell,” he wrote. (Xinhua/NAN)

Israeli parliament passes law banning UNRWA from operating in Israel

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