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Israeli Legislation Threatens UNRWA Operations Amid Intensifying Gaza Conflict

New Israeli laws could halt vital aid services by the UN agency in Gaza and the West Bank, compounding the humanitarian crisis as hostilities escalate.

  • At least 60 Palestinians were killed in an Israeli airstrike on a shelter in northern Gaza, with many victims being women and children.
  • Israel's parliament passed laws to ban the UNRWA from operating, raising concerns about the continuation of essential services in Gaza and the West Bank.
  • The UN and several countries have condemned the legislation, warning of severe humanitarian consequences if UNRWA's operations are curtailed.
  • Hezbollah has named Naim Kassem as its new leader following the death of Hassan Nasrallah in an Israeli airstrike.
  • The U.S. has expressed deep concern over the potential humanitarian impact of the UNRWA ban and urged Israel to reconsider its implementation.
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