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Israel Court Deems UNRWA Ban Petition Harmless, Urges Withdrawal

8/6/2026

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Israel's High Court of Justice ruled the petition against UNRWA bans shows no harm and urged withdrawal.
Ten Palestinian residents, supported by NGOs Adalah and Gisha, filed the petition to overturn the bans.
Attorney Suhad Bishara said the bans cripple humanitarian aid by cutting free medication and food.
UN spokesperson Farhan Haq cited the International Court of Justice (ICJ) advisory opinion that Israel must facilitate UNRWA relief.

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Israel's High Court of Justice ruled the petition against UNRWA bans shows no harm and urged withdrawal.
Ten Palestinian residents, supported by NGOs Adalah and Gisha, filed the petition to overturn the bans.
Attorney Suhad Bishara said the bans cripple humanitarian aid by cutting free medication and food.
UN spokesperson Farhan Haq cited the International Court of Justice (ICJ) advisory opinion that Israel must facilitate UNRWA relief.