The United Nations responds to Israel’s announcement of ending the work of UNRWA

A United Nations spokesman said Stephane Dujarric that Guterres He stressed, on Monday, that UNRWA is essential and there is no alternative to it, according to what the Associated Press reported.

Israel sent a message notifying United Nations General Assembly It will end the agreement allowing UNRWA to operate in the Palestinian territories, which has been in effect since the end of the Middle East War in 1967.

The letter comes after the Israeli Parliament adopted two laws prohibiting… UNRWA Work in the Palestinian territories, and will enter into force after 90 days.

Dujarric pointed out that if the two laws are fully implemented and it becomes impossible for UNRWA to operate, it will be… Israel Responsible for providing humanitarian materials and services to Palestinians in the territories, in addition to education and health care.

The spokesman added: “It is clear that our lawyers and UNRWA lawyers are also studying the letter closely.”

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