Unrwa ‘continues to deliver’ when Israel’s ban takes effect

ScopeUnrwa Continue to provide support and services to the community we serve“The agency said in A article On the basis of social media X.

Our clinics across the west bank were occupied, including East Jerusalem opened while humanitarian activities in Gaza continued.

No official word

Last October, the Israeli National Assembly, called Kessionet, passed two laws calling for the end of UNRWA activities in its territory and prohibited the Israeli government from having any contact with the agency.

Israel ordered Unrwa to empty all facilities in East Jerusalem to be occupied and stop working on January 30 this year.

In a Separate post On X, Unrwa said they did not receive any official communication on how the bills would be done.

The fear of impact

Talking with GuardianCommunications director of Unrwa Juliette Touma speak Its headquarters in East Jerusalem, still there and the flag is still flying.

We have no plans to close our activities, she said. But we are in the dark.

Since 1950, Unrwa has supported Palestinian refugees in Jordan, Lebanon, Syria, Gaza and the West Bank, including East Jerusalem.

The ban on threats of life, education and health care for millions of people in the OPT and the United Nations has repeatedly warned of consequences.

The Palestinians in Gaza are also worried, including Iman Hillis, who is currently in a Unrwa school with his family.

We will have nothing to eat or drink, and this will greatly affect us, she speak News of the United Nations On Wednesday. Everyone will be destroyed and there will be no food, water or flour.