The laws passed by Israeli lawmakers aim to prohibit the U.N. agency from operating within Israel, a move that undermines humanitarian aid efforts during the ongoing conflict.
Lawmaker Boaz Bismuth described the legislation as a 'call for justice and a wake up call', asserting that UNRWA has become an aid agency for Hamas rather than for Palestinian refugees.
UNRWA’s chief Philippe Lazzarini warned that these laws set a dangerous precedent, potentially complicating the already fragile process for distributing aid amid worsening humanitarian conditions.
International allies expressed deep concern over Israel's laws, fearing they could worsen the human toll on Palestinians during a time of escalating violence and humanitarian crisis.
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