Israel Pushes to Label UNRWA as Terrorist Organization
TL;DR
The Knesset has passed a preliminary bill designating the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) as a terrorist organization, citing evidence of its employees' links to Hamas. The bill will also abolish the immunities and privileges of UNRWA employees, and if it passes the final reading, Israel will cease all ties with the agency and close its assets in Israeli territory. This move follows discoveries of Hamas tunnels and weapons in UNRWA facilities and allegations of incitement to violence in UNRWA schools.
Topics:worldinternational-politics#anti-terrorism-law#hamas#international-politics#israel#knesset#unrwa
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