Israel's Ambassador to the United Nations has formally requested the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) to halt its operations in Jerusalem and vacate its premises by January 30, 2025. This directive comes in response to recent Israeli legislation terminating agreements with UNRWA due to national security concerns.
The Ambassador outlined the decision in a letter to the U.N. Secretary-General, citing the infiltration of terrorist organizations within UNRWA and the agency's failure to address Israel's security worries. President Donald Trump has also criticized UNRWA, leading to a reduction in U.S. funding for the agency.
