United Nations Chief Antonio Guterres has taken a stand against a recent Israeli law that threatens to undermine the efforts of UNRWA, the UN agency dedicated to assisting Palestinian refugees. In a letter sent on Tuesday to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Guterres expressed deep concerns over the potential consequences of the new legislation.
Guterres highlighted \"the issues of international law that have been raised by this law,\" according to his spokesman Stephane Dujarric. He warned that if the law is implemented, it could have a \"devastating impact on the humanitarian situation of Palestinians in the occupied territory.\"
The letter underscores the critical role UNRWA plays in providing essential services and support to Palestinian refugees, emphasizing that hindering its operations would exacerbate an already fragile humanitarian landscape. The international community watches closely as these developments unfold, recognizing the profound implications for regional stability and human rights.
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UN chief writes letter to Israeli PM protesting UNRWA ban: spokesman
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