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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
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Julian Borger in Jerusalem

Israel formally tells UN of intent to sever all ties with Unrwa relief agency

A man carries an aid box distributed by Unrwa in Deir Al-Balah, central Gaza
A man carrying an Unrwa aid package in Deir al-Balah, central Gaza. Photograph: Ramadan Abed/Reuters

Israel has formally informed the United Nations of its intention to sever ties entirely with the UN relief agency for Palestinian refugees in a move the country’s allies and aid workers warn will deepen the humanitarian crisis in the Middle East.

The Knesset passed two bills last week banning Unrwa from Israeli territory and prohibiting Israeli state contact with the agency on the basis of allegations that Hamas had infiltrated it.

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