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.
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What Israel’s UNRWA Ban Could Mean for Palestinians
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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.BBC News - 1d -
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Israel insists it is going ahead with Unrwa ban – what it may mean for Palestinians
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Israel: UNRWA must leave Jerusalem by January 30
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Israel Says UNRWA Has 6 Days to Halt Operations in East Jerusalem
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Israeli ban on UNRWA could ‘sabotage’ Gaza ceasefire, says agency chief
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