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U.N. Warns Israel: Repeal UNRWA Laws or Face Court

1/13/2026

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U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warned Israel of a potential referral to the International Court of Justice if it does not repeal laws restricting the U.N. Palestinian refugee agency, UNRWA.
In 2024, Israel's parliament passed a law barring UNRWA's operations due to alleged ties to Hamas, which Israeli officials claim defends a compromised organization.
A report by UN Watch indicated Hamas operatives infiltrated UNRWA schools, raising concerns about donor funding.
The European Parliament voted to freeze funding to the Palestinian Authority until inciting content is removed from school textbooks.
Israel contends that reliance on UNRWA undermines accountability and security.

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U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warned Israel of a potential referral to the International Court of Justice if it does not repeal laws restricting the U.N. Palestinian refugee agency, UNRWA.
In 2024, Israel's parliament passed a law barring UNRWA's operations due to alleged ties to Hamas, which Israeli officials claim defends a compromised organization.
A report by UN Watch indicated Hamas operatives infiltrated UNRWA schools, raising concerns about donor funding.
The European Parliament voted to freeze funding to the Palestinian Authority until inciting content is removed from school textbooks.
Israel contends that reliance on UNRWA undermines accountability and security.