The UN humanitarian office warns that the ban could be viewed as a form of 'collective punishment', which is prohibited under international humanitarian law.
The UN humanitarian office warns that the ban could be viewed as a form of "collective punishment", which is prohibited under international humanitarian law.The head of the International Organization for Migration, Amy Pope, said IOM could not replace UNRWA in Gaza but that it could provide more relief to those in crisis. / Photo: AA
A law passed by Israel on Monday to ban the UN Palestinian refugee agency from operating in the country has raised concerns about its ability to provide relief in Gaza after over a year of war. "If UNRWA is unable to operate, it'll likely see the collapse of the humanitarian system in Gaza," said UNICEF spokesperson James Elder, who has worked extensively in Gaza since the October 7 war began."So a decision such as this suddenly means that a new way has been found to kill children."
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