Mindless Israel Bans UNRWA in Palestine

The WHO chief has warned that the Israeli ban against the UN agency for Palestinian refugees (UNRWA) will have “devastating consequences” as the agency is an “irreplaceable lifeline.”

“UNRWA is an irreplaceable lifeline to the Palestinian people. And it has been for the past seven decades,” Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said late Monday on X.

“Today’s decision by the Israeli parliament barring UNRWA from its life-saving and health-protecting work on behalf of millions of Palestinians will have devastating consequences. This is intolerable,” Tedros said according to Anadolu.

He stressed that it contravenes Israel’s obligations and responsibilities, and threatens the lives and health of all those who depend on UNRWA.

Despite objections from around the world, Israeli lawmakers passed on Monday the bill 92-10, banning UNRWA from working in Israel and occupied territories.

Israel has accused UNRWA employees of complicity in the Oct. 7, 2023 cross-border incursion by Hamas. UNRWA, however, denies the accusations.

Since then, Israel has killed more than 43,000 people in Gaza and created famine-like conditions across the blockaded territory.

The law, to take effect within three months, would end contact between UNRWA and Israeli officials, preventing the agency from providing life-saving support to Palestinians across Gaza and the occupied West Bank.

The agency was established by the General Assembly in December 1949 to carry out relief and works programs for Palestine refugees. It began its operations on May 1, 1950.​​​​​​​

CrossFireArabia

CrossFireArabia

Dr. Marwan Asmar holds a PhD from Leeds University and is a freelance writer specializing on the Middle East. He has worked as a journalist since the early 1990s in Jordan and the Gulf countries, and been widely published, including at Albawaba, Gulf News, Al Ghad, World Press Review and others.

Related Posts

War on Lebanon

Since the initiation of Israel’s onslaught on Lebanon, over 3365 civilians were killed including 203 children. Here’s a recap of the Israeli occupation’s atrocities against civilians.

‘UNRWA Will Operate Until The Last Day’ – Lazzarini

The head of the UN agency for Palestinian refugees (UNRWA) pledged Wednesday to continue activities until the agency can no longer operate amid the Israeli Knesset’s recent decision to ban…

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

You Missed

War on Lebanon

War on Lebanon

‘UNRWA Will Operate Until The Last Day’ – Lazzarini

‘UNRWA Will Operate Until The Last Day’ – Lazzarini

Crimes of Century

Crimes of Century

Hezbollah Attacks Israeli Defense Ministry

Hezbollah Attacks Israeli Defense Ministry

Smotrich No Paris Trip!

Smotrich No Paris Trip!

Under The Gun

Under The Gun