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Spain Rejects Enforcement of Knesset Laws on UNRWA

Madrid, January 29, 2025 – Spain has officially rejected the entry into force of Israeli laws that would have restricted the operations of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) within the occupied Palestinian territories.

The Knesset, Israel’s parliament, had passed two laws in 2024 that aimed to limit UNRWA’s activities, alleging that the organization perpetuated the Palestinian refugee issue. The laws would have required UNRWA to halt operations in areas under Israeli control and to provide information on the funding and activities of its employees.

However, the Spanish government stated in a press release that it “firmly opposes any unilateral measures that undermine the role and activities of UNRWA.” Spain emphasized that UNRWA plays a crucial role in providing vital services to Palestinian refugees, including education, healthcare, and social welfare.

“UNRWA is an indispensable partner for the international community in the Middle East,” said the Spanish Foreign Minister, José Manuel Albares. “Its work is essential to maintaining the stability and dignity of millions of Palestinian refugees.”

Spain also expressed concern that the Knesset laws contravened international law, including UN Security Council Resolution 302, which established UNRWA in 1949. The resolution called for a just and lasting solution to the Palestinian refugee problem based on the principles of repatriation or compensation.

The Spanish government’s rejection is the latest in a series of diplomatic maneuvers to protect UNRWA from Israeli pressure. Last month, the United States announced that it would continue to provide funding to the agency despite the Knesset laws. The European Union has also expressed its support for UNRWA and has called on Israel to reconsider its legislation.

The Knesset laws have been condemned by Palestinian officials and international organizations as an attempt to undermine the rights of Palestinian refugees. UNRWA has warned that the implementation of the laws would severely impact its ability to provide services to over 5 million refugees in the occupied territories.

The Spanish government’s rejection of the Knesset laws sends a clear message that the international community will not tolerate unilateral actions that undermine the rights of Palestinian refugees and threaten regional stability.


España rechaza la entrada en vigor de leyes de la Knesset sobre UNRWA

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