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Israel's UNRWA Laws Endanger Gaza and West Bank Services

1/18/2025

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Israel's recent laws against UNRWA threaten to unravel vital services in Gaza and the West Bank, jeopardizing the livelihoods of 13,000 staff members. As the agency struggles to maintain education and healthcare, the prospect of other UN agencies stepping in faces daunting obstacles, leaving vulnerable communities in a precarious situation.

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Story summary

Israel's recent laws against UNRWA threaten to unravel vital services in Gaza and the West Bank, jeopardizing the livelihoods of 13,000 staff members. As the agency struggles to maintain education and healthcare, the prospect of other UN agencies stepping in faces daunting obstacles, leaving vulnerable communities in a precarious situation.