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UN Chief Condemns Israel's Ban on Aid to Palestinians

1/1/2026

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  • United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres condemned Israel's ban on electricity and water to United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) facilities.
  • A U.N. spokesperson said the ban would hinder UNRWA's operations.
  • UNRWA Commissioner General Phillipe Lazzarini described it as part of a systematic campaign to discredit the agency.
  • In 2024, Israel's parliament passed a law restricting UNRWA's activities and contact with officials.