Israel's UNRWA Ban Puts the U.S. and Palestinians

Banning UNRWA will lead to a vacuum and more suffering for Palestinians, the agency's chief says
The head of the U.N. agency caring for Palestinian refugees says that newly passed Israeli laws effectively banning its activities in Israel will leave a vacuum that will cost more lives and create further in Gaza and the West Bank.
Israel’s UNRWA ban is the next step in a long-standing effort to delegitimize the agency
Israel’s Knesset voted Monday to ban the UNRWA, defying warnings from allies and exacerbating concerns about desperately needed humanitarian aid to Gaza.
Palestine blames Israel for damaging UNRWA's West Bank offices during raid
The damage to the office comes after Israel’s parliament passed laws this week effectively banning UNRWA’s operations in Israel and the Palestinian territories.View on euronews
UNRWA chief: banning UNRWA will lead to more suffering for Palestinians
The head of the U.N. agency caring for Palestinian refugees said Wednesday that newly passed Israeli laws effectively banning its activities in Israel will leave a vacuum that will cost more lives and create further instability in Gaza and the West Bank.
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Explainer: What are the legal questions raised by Israel's ban on UN Palestinian aid agency UNRWA?
Israel's parliament has banned the United Nations Palestinian refugee agency UNRWA from operating in the country, effective in 90 days.
UNRWA Ban In Gaza 'Will Not Make Israel Safer': WHO
The chief of the World Health Organization on Monday denounced Israel's decision to cut ties with the UN agency supporting Palestinian refugees, saying it would not make the country safer while increasing civilian suffering in Gaza.
Israel’s UNRWA Ban Puts the U.S. and Palestinians in a Bind
With a consequential presidential election in days, President Joe Biden faces a difficult task after pigeonholing his administration into blind support for Israel.
Israel's move to ban UNRWA raises alarm about aid to Palestinian territories
Israeli legislation cutting ties with the U.N. agency for Palestinian refugees raised fears that the largest provider of aid to Gaza could be shut out of the war-ravaged territory, even as the implications of the new laws remained unclear Tuesday.
UN Palestinian Agency Says Israel Ban Likely To Cause 'Collapse' Of Gaza Aid Work
The UN agency for supporting Palestinian refugees (UNRWA) said on Monday that Israel's ban on its operations would lead to the "collapse" of humanitarian work in the war-torn Gaza Strip.
UNRWA warns Israeli ban is likely to cause "collapse" of Gaza aid work
The UNRWA agency said on Monday that Israel's ban on its operations would lead to the "collapse" of humanitarian work in the Gaza Strip.
Israel terminates cooperation with UNRWA - Ambassador to UN
"Following the legislation on UNRWA, we officially informed the president of the General Assembly of the termination of cooperation with the organisation."

Israel notifies UN of UNRWA work termination

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Crowds of displaced Palestinians gather at UNRWA warehouse in Deir al-Balah, desperate for aid
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What Are the Implications of Israel Banning UNRWA?
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UNRWA head says Israel's effort to dismantle the aid agency will be catastrophic for Gaza
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Foreign Ministry briefs members of the diplomatic corps on risks of Israeli Knesset’s decision to ban UNRWA operations
Minister Shahin voiced her profound concern over the Israeli Knesset's designation of UNRWA as a "terrorist" organization, ...