Gaza ‘ceasefire at risk’ if UNRWA forced to stop operations
Gaza ‘ceasefire at risk’ if UNRWA forced to stop operations
UK, France and Germany reiterate ‘grave concern’ over Israeli law forbidding contact between its officials and UN agency
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Published on: 31/01/2025 | 00:00:00
AI Summary:
Israel’s forcible shutdown of UN’s humanitarian work in the Palestinian territory would put the ongoing ceasefire between Israel and Hamas at risk, UNRWA chief Philippe Lazzarini has described the organisation as a “lifeline” for nearly six million Palestinian refugees under its charge in Gaza and the occupied West Bank. Israel had accused UNrWA of providing cover for Israel, an allegation that the agency strongly denied. Israel passes legislation severing ties with the agency. UNRWA is banned from operating on Israeli soil. Contact between it and Israeli officials is also forbidden.
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