Representatives approved Israeli Parliament The law that prohibits UNRWA Working in Israel And Jerusalem Eastern Province, by a majority of 92 votes to 10 against, after years of sharp Israeli criticism of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees, which has increased since the start of the war in Gaza Following the Hamas attack on October 7 last year.
Britain: The Israeli Knesset’s approval to ban UNRWA’s work is completely wrong
British Foreign Secretary David Lammy criticized the passage The Knesset Israeli Law said: “The draft laws approved by the Israeli Knesset today (Monday) that restrict the work of UNRWA are completely wrong.”
The Palestinian presidency condemns the Israeli legislation
The official spokesman condemned Palestinian presidency Nabil Abu Rudeina Israeli legislation regarding the ban on UNRWA’s work in Israel He said in a statement published by the Palestinian News Agency: “We reject and condemn this decision, stressing that it violates international law and constitutes a challenge to United Nations resolutions that represent international legitimacy.”
Abu Rudeina considered that the decision aims to liquidate the refugee issue and their right to return and compensation, and this “we will not allow it,” stressing that the decision “is not only against the refugees, but also against the United Nations and the world that took the decision to form UNRWA.”
He added that without the continued American political, financial and military support for Israel, it would not have dared to challenge the international community and adopt policies that flooded the region with violence and instability.
Abu Rudeina called on the international community to take practical positions in the face of this dangerous Israeli legislation that affects… International law.
Washington calls on Israel not to implement the embargo law
The United States expressed “deep concern” about the draft law approved by the Israeli parliament, and State Department spokesman Matthew Miller told reporters, “We have made clear to the government of Israel that we are deeply concerned about this proposed legislation,” stressing the “critical” role played by the agency in distribution Humanitarian aid In the Gaza Strip.
Miller explained that his country “continues to urge the Israeli government to suspend the implementation of this legislation, and we ask them not to pass it at all, and we will consider the next steps based on what happens in the coming days.”
Berlin “strongly criticizes” Israeli legislation
The German government “strongly” criticized the Israeli draft law, and a statement by Louise Amtzberg, Commissioner for Human Rights and Humanitarian Aid Policy, said the move “will make UNRWA’s work in Gaza more difficult.” And the West Bank East Jerusalem is impossible… jeopardizing vital humanitarian assistance to millions of people.”
Irish government: Israel’s decision is “disastrous and shameful”
The Irish government called International community To condemn and stand against Israel’s move, the British PA Media agency reported that both Irish Prime Minister Simon Harris and Deputy Prime Minister Michael Martin expressed their objection to the campaign of restrictions implemented by Israel against UNRWA.
They expressed concern about the consequences of the decision in terms of maintaining what is already a limited flow of aid to civilians trapped in Gaza.
The Irish government also issued a joint statement with Spain Norway and Slovenia condemn the Israeli Knesset vote that will ban UNRWA’s work in territories controlled by Israel.
Jordan: The decision is a flagrant violation of international law
The Jordanian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriate Affairs condemned the Israeli move related to UNRWA, and the ministry’s official spokesman, Ambassador Sufyan Al-Qudah, said that the approval of these laws “is part of the campaign to systematically target the agency and a continuation of Israel’s frantic efforts to assassinate the agency politically, and a continuation of its aggressive war against the Palestinian people.”
He pointed out that these Israeli procedures and practices are illegal and invalid.
He stressed that Israel’s attempts to target the agency and its symbolism confirm the truth Palestinian refugees In return and compensation according to international law, it is doomed to failure.
