World leaders have condemned the vote by the Israeli parliament on Monday to ban the UN agency due to its links with Hamas
Israel faces a mounting international backlash after its parliament approved a bill banning the main UN aid agency for the devastated Gaza Strip , and Sir Keir Starmer warned the move would risk “jeopardising the international humanitarian response in Gaza”., which coordinates international aid to Palestinians, and that it will continue to allow other international organisations to help with the relief effort.
He added: “A state that continues to fund UNRWA is actively helping a terrorist organisation that is harming the region and its future.”Israel has accused UNRWA staff of colluding with Hamas, including claims that 19 workers from the agency took part in the 7 October attacks.suspend funding earlier this year over the links“We need to see an immediate ceasefire and the release of hostages. Israel must ensure sufficient aid reaches civilians in Gaza.
“Ultimately, UNRWA is mandated by the Security Council and its continued operation is consistent with Security Council resolutions.”
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