Turkish Parliament Condemns Israeli Steps to Ban UNRWA
Ankara, October 29, 2024 – The Turkish parliament has strongly condemned the steps being taken by the Israeli parliament to ban the activities of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA).
In a resolution passed on Tuesday, the parliament expressed its “deep concern and condemnation” over the Israeli government’s proposal to introduce legislation that would effectively outlaw UNRWA’s operations in the occupied Palestinian territories.
The resolution, which was supported by all major political parties, stated that the Israeli government’s move was “a clear violation of international law and the rights of Palestinian refugees.” It also expressed concern that the ban would have “grave humanitarian consequences” for the millions of Palestinian refugees who rely on UNRWA services.
UNRWA provides vital assistance to Palestinian refugees, including shelter, food, education, and healthcare. The agency has been operating in the occupied Palestinian territories since 1949 and is the only UN agency dedicated to assisting Palestinian refugees.
The resolution called on the Israeli government to withdraw its proposed legislation and to ensure that UNRWA is allowed to continue its operations in the occupied Palestinian territories. It also urged the international community to pressure Israel to abandon its plans to ban UNRWA.
The resolution was passed on the same day that the Israeli parliament was expected to vote on the proposed legislation. However, the vote was postponed at the last minute following international pressure.
The Turkish parliament’s resolution is the latest in a series of condemnations of Israel’s proposed ban on UNRWA. The United Nations, the European Union, and several human rights organizations have all expressed their opposition to the move.
The Israeli government has defended its proposal, saying that UNRWA is biased against Israel and that it perpetuates the Palestinian refugee problem. However, critics of the proposal say that it is simply an attempt to punish the Palestinians and to deny them their rights.
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