Israel's looming Unrwa ban a catastrophe, UN Palestinian refugee agency warns
The UN says critical aid deliveries into Gaza will be undermined when the ban starts on Thursday.
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What Israel’s UNRWA Ban Could Mean for Palestinians
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Israel Urged to Reverse UNRWA Ban
Diplomats at the United Nations Security Council said planned restrictions on the agency, UNRWA, would imperil Palestinians. Only the U.S. sides with Israel.The New York Times - 1d -
What Israel’s UNRWA Ban Could Mean for Palestinians
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Israel insists it is going ahead with Unrwa ban – what it may mean for Palestinians
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Israeli ban on UNRWA could ‘sabotage’ Gaza ceasefire, says agency chief
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Social order in Gaza will collapse if Israel ends cooperation with UN aid agency, official says
Unrwa senior officer describes 60,000 people sheltering in school buildings sharing 12 bathrooms, but says without aid things will get worse. Social order in Gaza is likely to collapse further if ...The Guardian - Jan. 5
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