Millions of Palestinians at risk as Israeli ban on UNRWA takes effect

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Millions of Palestinians at risk as Israeli ban on UNRWA takes effect

The United Nations has confirmed that UNRWA’s humanitarian work in Gaza continues despite an Israeli ban on its operations. The ban threatens the organisation’s vital support for Palestinian refugees in Gaza and the occupied West Bank. For over 70 years, UNRWA has provided essential aid to refugees, and many fear for their future without it. Shadia Edwards-Dashti has the story.

January 31, 2025