Israel’s parliament has voted to ban UNRWA.
The United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) provides vital support and relief for #Palestinian#refugees.
The AJDS strongly opposes the ban set by the Israeli parliament and names this deplorable action for what it is: an intent to target and punish the people of Gaza who rely on UNRWA for the delivery of aid.
The importance of UNRWA during more than a year of devastating war, far outweighs Israeli concerns about its employees’ allegiance.
The Israeli legislation will come into effect 90 days from now, and no successor organisation has been listed.
Philippe Lazzarini, the UNRWA’s Commissioner General wrote: “putting an end to UNRWA & its services will not strip the Palestinians from their refugee status. That status is protected by another UN General Assembly resolution until a fair and lasting solution is found to the plight of the Palestinians.”
We add our voice to those calling on Israel to reverse the ban.
30 October 2024