International backlash erupts as Israel passes legislation to shut down UNRWA operations, with US warning of 'implications' while EU and allies condemn move amid Gaza humanitarian crisis.
The decision to ban UNRWA signals Israel's willingness to break free from organization and structures that breed hostility.
Israel moves to shut down the UN Palestinian refugee agency despite warnings from allies and threats of UN repercussions, with a key vote set for Monday.
The letter, spearheaded by Reps. Mike Lawler (R-NY) and Jared Moskowitz (D-FL) said Congress has taken note of the numerous UN actions "aimed to delegitimize Israel's right to self-defense."
By examining the attitude toward Jews in 2024 and, by extension, toward the Jewish state, there seems little doubt that the UN and EU have learned little from the past.
The Russian president said that unless Palestinians got a separate state, the region would remain in an atmosphere of eternal crisis.
UN Watch report exposes Francesca Albanese's antisemitism, support for terrorism, and financial misconduct.
While the UN General Assembly resolution reflects a significant moment in international politics, it also uncovers the hypocrisy that often accompanies such discussions.
By some measures the poverty level in Gaza was now approaching 100% as a result of the disruption, with unemployment now at 80%.
UNRWA poses a critical threat to Israel's security, fueling conflict and empowering terror groups like Hamas.
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