Israeli Parliament Votes to Ban UNRWA Operations
“These bills will only deepen the suffering of Palestinians, especially in Gaza, where people have been going through more than a year of pure hell”, Philippe stressed. Oct 28, 2024 Photo: @UNRWA
October 28, 2024 Hour: 7:01 pm
Philippe Lazzarini, the commissioner of UNRWA, expressed his concerns in a comment on platform X, indicating that this vote is part of an “ongoing campaign” aimed at discrediting the agency and undermining its mission.
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The Israeli Parliament has made a controversial decision by passing a law that prohibits the operations of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA).
This agency plays a crucial role in providing humanitarian assistance and essential services to refugees in the occupied territories, including East Jerusalem, Gaza, and the West Bank.
Philippe Lazzarini, the commissioner of UNRWA, expressed his concerns in a comment on platform X, indicating that this vote is part of an “ongoing campaign” aimed at discrediting the agency and undermining its mission.
“These bills will only deepen the suffering of Palestinians, especially in Gaza, where people have been going through more than a year of pure hell. It will deprive more than 650,000 girls and boys of education, endangering an entire generation,” he added.
Lazzarini characterized these legislative measures as a form of “collective punishment,” warning that dismantling UNRWA will not alter the refugee status of Palestinians, which is protected by UN General Assembly resolutions until a fair solution to their plight is reached.
Autor: MLM
Fuente: Noticias ONU