Israel Cancels UNRWA Agreement Amidst Ongoing Gaza Conflict
Israel has officially terminated its agreement with the UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA), citing concerns over alleged ties between UNRWA employees and Hamas, and criticizing the organization’s role in the ongoing conflict. The recent legislation, which prohibits UNRWA’s operations in Israel, raises alarms among humanitarian groups and Western allies regarding its impact on aid delivery in Gaza. Israeli officials assert that the majority of humanitarian aid already comes from other organizations, as airstrikes continue to intensify in the region amid the ongoing war against Hamas since the October 7 attacks.