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Israel passes two laws to restrict UNRWA's work in Gaza amid widespread international condemnation
Israel’s new laws banning the UN Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) from operating in Gaza and East Jerusalem have sparked global criticism, with the EU and UN warning of severe consequences for Palestinians in need. The laws prohibit Israeli officials from engaging with UNRWA staff, potentially leaving 2.4 million Palestinians without critical support. UN Secretary-General António Guterres called the move “a dangerous precedent,” as UNRWA has long provided essential services, including healthcare and education, to Palestinian refugees. The international community, including the EU and Arab nations, is urging Israel to reconsider the decision to avoid deepening the humanitarian crisis in Gaza and the West Bank.
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