What is UNRWA and why did Israel’s Knesset ban the agency …
Oct 28, 2024 · On Monday, the Knesset passed two bills; one barring UNRWA from activity within Israel, and another banning Israeli authorities from any contact with UNRWA – revoking the 1967 treaty that allows...
The Knesset
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Israel’s Knesset Opens With Passage of Bill Banning UNRWA: …
Oct 28, 2024 · Israel’s Knesset opened its winter session on Monday by passing bills that could threaten the work of the main U.N. agency that assists Palestinians, UNRWA.
Israel has long wanted to dismantle the UN’s Palestinian ... - CNN
3 days ago · The Israeli parliament, or Knesset, on Monday voted through legislation to ban UNRWA from Israel and prohibit any contact between it and Israeli officials. The two laws do not mean the immediate ...
Israeli lawmakers vote overwhelmingly against Palestinian …
Jul 18, 2024 · On Wednesday evening, the Israeli parliament made clear its position, voting by 68 to 9 to reject any creation of a Palestinian state. “The Knesset of Israel firmly opposes the establishment of...
What is Unrwa and why has Israel banned it? - BBC
Oct 29, 2024 · Getty Images. Israel's parliament voted on Monday evening to ban the UN's Palestinian refugee agency (Unrwa) from operating within Israel and occupied East Jerusalem. Contact between Unrwa ...
Israeli airstrike hits Gaza's Beit Lahia, Hezbollah names ... - NBC News
Oct 29, 2024 · An Israel airstrike killed at least 90 people in the Gaza city of Beit Lahia, the Palestinian Ministry of Health said, as the Knesset voted to ban UNRWA.
Israeli Knesset vote on UNRWA set to deepen Palestinian suffering | UN News
Oct 28, 2024 · Monday’s vote by the Israeli Knesset banning the UN Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) contradicts principles of the UN Charter, violates Israel’s obligations under international law, and sets a dangerous precedent, the head of the Agency, Philippe Lazzarini has warned. The UN chief pledged later he would take the issue to the General Assembly.
Israel-Hamas war: Hostage families storm Knesset hearing; …
Jan 23, 2024 · TEL AVIV — Israeli forces said today they were deepening their ground offensive “to the west” of Khan Younis in southern Gaza, and Palestinian health officials said the forces had stormed a...
Israel’s Parliament Passes Bill That Threatens Work of U.N. Agency …
Oct 29, 2024 · The Israeli Knesset approved a bill on Monday that would ban the main U.N. agency that aids Palestinians, known as UNRWA, from operating in the country.