Israel UNRWA Ban Will Undermine Gaza Ceasefire, Security Council Hears
The United Nations Security Council has heard that Israel’s ban on the UN agency for Palestinian refugees (UNRWA) will undermine the recent ceasefire in Gaza.
The Council met on Friday to discuss the ongoing situation in Gaza, following a week of violence that left more than 1,300 Palestinians dead.
During the meeting, UNRWA Commissioner-General Pierre Krähenbühl warned that the agency’s ban would have “devastating consequences” for the people of Gaza.
“UNRWA is the only agency that provides essential services to the refugees of Gaza, including food, water, shelter, and education,” Krähenbühl said. “If we are not allowed to operate, these services will be cut off, and the people of Gaza will suffer greatly.”
Krähenbühl also said that the ban would undermine the recent ceasefire, which was brokered by Egypt.
“The ceasefire is based on the understanding that the blockade of Gaza will be lifted and that the people of Gaza will be allowed to rebuild their lives,” Krähenbühl said. “If UNRWA is banned, these conditions will not be met, and the ceasefire will not hold.”
The Security Council did not take any action on the UNRWA ban, but it is expected to discuss the issue further in the coming days.
The Israeli government has defended the ban on UNRWA, saying that the agency is a “security threat” and that it is used by Hamas to smuggle weapons into Gaza.
However, UNRWA has denied these allegations, and has said that it is committed to neutrality and impartiality.
The ban on UNRWA has been widely condemned by the international community, including the United States, the European Union, and the Arab League.
The United Nations has also called on Israel to lift the ban, saying that it is “deeply concerned” about the impact it will have on the people of Gaza.
The ban on UNRWA is the latest in a series of measures that Israel has taken to restrict the movement of people and goods in and out of Gaza.
The blockade has had a devastating impact on the economy of Gaza, and has made it difficult for people to access basic services.
The ban on UNRWA is likely to further worsen the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, and could undermine the recent ceasefire.
Israel UNRWA ban will undermine Gaza ceasefire, Security Council hears
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