Israel Bans Key UN Aid Agency From Operating In Palestinian Territory

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu accused the agency's employees of being involved in terrorist activities in the region.

Israel’s parliament voted to ban the main United Nations aid agency working in the Palestinian territory.

UNRWA is the refugee agency that’s been operating in the country for millions of Palestinians living in areas under Israeli control.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu accused the agency’s employees of being involved in terrorist activities in the region.

An investigation by the UN office of internal oversight services debunked some allegations noting others lacked sufficient evidence.

However, some employees may have been involved in the October 7 attack that prompted the ongoing Israel/Hamas war.

The move comes amid international outcry for the civilians of Gaza that are caught in the crossfire.