As Israel's new laws targeting UNRWA take effect, the agency's operations in Gaza and the West Bank face collapse. UNRWA, which employs 13,000 staff in Gaza and provides education and healthcare to hundreds of thousands, may be replaced by other UN agencies, …
Israel's ban on UNRWA is set to take effect. So what will happen in Gaza, East Jerusalem and the West Bank?
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Jan-19
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In what critics are calling an assault on human rights, Israel's recent legislation against the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) threatens to dismantle vital services in Gaza, East Jerusalem, and the West Bank. With over 13,000 jobs at risk and the healthcare and education of hundreds of thousands hanging in the balance, the international community must rally to ensure these populations are not left without essential support.
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Jan-19
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In a decisive step towards national security and proper allocation of international aid, Israel’s new legislation concerning the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) operations within its borders aims to rectify the longstanding issue of misuse of resources. With alternative UN agencies poised to take over, this move ensures that aid is effectively managed while addressing concerns of indoctrination and terrorism support under the guise of humanitarian aid.
From Haaretz