Israel's government has ordered the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) to stop operations in East Jerusalem by January 30, 2025. This directive follows a new law that bans UNRWA's activities in territories under Israeli jurisdiction. With the history of aiding around two million Palestinians, the agency faces increased scrutiny from Israel, which has accused it of Hamas infiltration. However, investigations indicate minimal affiliation with Hamas among its staff, raising concerns about the agency's future amidst ongoing conflict participation.
Israel's ambassador to the U.N. stated that UNRWA must cease all operations in East Jerusalem and evacuate by January 30, 2025, under new legislation.
The Israeli government has accused UNRWA of being infiltrated by Hamas, impacting its operations and causing friction between Israel and the U.N.
UNRWA has provided essential services to two million Palestinians amid ongoing tensions, especially following the recent war that commenced after Hamas' attack.
Investigations revealed that less than 10 out of nearly 13,000 UNRWA employees were associated with Hamas, contradicting Israel's claims of widespread infiltration.
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