Israel's recent ban on the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestinian refugees (UNRWA) has sparked outrage and concern among humanitarian workers and organizations. The move, passed by Israel's parliament, is seen as a severe blow to the nearly 2 million people in Gaza who are already facing extreme hunger due to the ongoing conflict in the region.
UN Special Rapporteur on the right to food, Michael Fakhri, has described the ban as a 'death sentence' for Palestinians in Gaza. The restrictions imposed on UNRWA's operations in territories occupied by Israel, including Gaza, the West Bank, and East Jerusalem, are expected to have dire consequences for the vulnerable population in these areas.
