UN Warns Israel's Proposed Bill Could Cripple Gaza Aid

The UN Secretary-General cautions that Israeli legislation to block UNRWA could worsen the humanitarian crisis in Gaza and the West Bank.

UNRWA, the main provider of aid in Gaza, faces potential shutdown if Israeli legislation passes, affecting millions of Palestinian refugees.
The proposed Israeli bills label UNRWA a terrorist organization, citing alleged ties to Hamas, and seek to sever official relations.
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has expressed profound concern, stating that the legislation would be catastrophic for humanitarian efforts.
The U.S. and other UN Security Council members have urged Israel to reconsider, highlighting the dire humanitarian conditions in Gaza.
Israeli officials argue that UNRWA has been infiltrated by Hamas, though the agency denies such allegations and stresses its critical role in aid delivery.