UNRWA ‘continues to deliver’ as Israeli ban comes into effect
30 January 2025
The United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) has said it will continue to provide essential services to Palestinian refugees in the occupied Palestinian territory, despite a ban on its operations by the Israeli government.
The ban, which came into effect on January 29, 2025, prohibits UNRWA from operating in the West Bank and Gaza Strip. The Israeli government has accused UNRWA of being a “political tool” for the Palestinians and of perpetuating the conflict.
UNRWA has denied these allegations and said that it is a neutral and impartial humanitarian organization. The agency provides essential services to over 5 million Palestinian refugees in the occupied Palestinian territory, including food, water, shelter, education, and healthcare.
In a statement, UNRWA said that it was “deeply concerned” by the Israeli ban and that it would “continue to deliver essential services to Palestine refugees in need.”
The agency said that it was working with the United Nations and other international organizations to find ways to continue its operations in the occupied Palestinian territory.
The Israeli ban on UNRWA has been widely condemned by the international community. The United Nations Secretary-General, António Guterres, said that the ban was “unacceptable” and that it would have a “devastating impact” on Palestinian refugees.
The European Union said that the ban was “a violation of international law” and that it would “undermine the peace process.”
The United States said that it was “deeply concerned” by the ban and that it would “continue to support UNRWA’s vital work.”
The Israeli government has defended the ban, saying that it is necessary to protect Israel’s security. The government has said that UNRWA has been used by the Palestinians to smuggle weapons and to incite violence against Israelis.
The ban on UNRWA is the latest in a series of measures taken by the Israeli government to restrict the activities of Palestinian organizations in the occupied Palestinian territory. In recent years, the Israeli government has banned several Palestinian human rights organizations and has closed down a number of Palestinian schools and universities.
The ban on UNRWA is likely to have a significant impact on the lives of Palestinian refugees in the occupied Palestinian territory. The agency provides essential services to millions of people and its closure will leave a huge gap in the provision of humanitarian assistance.
UNRWA ‘continues to deliver’ as Israeli ban comes into effect
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