Israel’s recent legislation to shutter UNRWA sparks international outcry and calls for accountability at the ICJ.
Defense Secretary Austin's opposition to Knesset's UNRWA legislation highlights potential legal ramifications for Israel.
What did UNRWA accomplish in seventy-five years? Most of its camps played a key role in wars against Israel, and its mandate perpetuates the conflict.
International backlash erupts as Israel passes legislation to shut down UNRWA operations, with US warning of 'implications' while EU and allies condemn move amid Gaza humanitarian crisis.
The decision to ban UNRWA signals Israel's willingness to break free from organization and structures that breed hostility.
The bills passed 92-10, with support from the opposition parties National Unity, Yisrael Beytenu, and Yesh Atid. The Democrats party abstained.
The US and other Western powers are pressing Israel not to proceed with the move, warning that it will make getting humanitarian aid into Gaza more difficult and worsen the humanitarian crisis there.
The UK minister spoke during a joint statement from seven European foreign ministries that urged Israel to drop the proposed bill.
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Israel moves to shut down the UN Palestinian refugee agency despite warnings from allies and threats of UN repercussions, with a key vote set for Monday.