Israel defies UN and vows to cut ties with UNRWA

Israel defies UN and vows to cut ties with UNRWA, with US blessing
Israel, backed by Washington, will cease contact with the UN's Palestinian humanitarian relief agency UNRWA and any body acting on its behalf, its UN envoy said Tuesday, drawing condemnation from aid groups.
Israel cuts ties with UN aid agency supporting Palestinians
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Israel to cut all contact with UNRWA, intermediaries: Israel UN envoy
Israel will cease all contact with the UN's Palestinian relief agency UNRWA and any other body acting on its behalf, Israel's envoy to the UN said Tuesday after repeatedly accusing
Why Israel is cutting ties with UN agency for Palestinians
Israel is cutting all ties with UNRWA, the United Nations agency for Palestinian refugees, forcing the agency to cease all operations within the country and East Jerusalem. The agency has provided critical aid to Palestinians in the Gaza Strip.
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