Belgium on Saturday denounced efforts by the Israeli Knesset to model the UN company for Palestinian refugees a “terrorist” group and strip it of its diplomatic immunity.
“Belgium condemns the Israeli parliament’s attempts to classify UNWRA as a terrorist organisation and to remove the immunity of its staff,” stated Belgium’s Foreign Minister Hajda Lahbib on X.
She underlined that the company’s work is “essential” for the Palestinians “in the face of the dramatic humanitarian situation in Gaza.”
The EU on Friday additionally voiced “deep concern” over an ongoing debate in Israel whether or not to label the UNRWA a terrorist group.
“The European Union is deeply concerned about discussions in the Israeli Knesset on designating UNRWA as a terrorist organisation, and removing its staff’s immunities and privileges,” Josep Borrell, the bloc’s international coverage chief, stated in a press release.
Israel has continued a brutal offensive on Gaza since an assault by Hamas final Oct. 7, regardless of a UN Security Council decision demanding an instantaneous cease-fire.
More than 36,000 Palestinians have since been killed in Gaza, most of them girls and youngsters, and practically 82,000 others injured, in line with native well being authorities.
Nearly eight months into the Israeli conflict, huge tracts of Gaza lay in ruins amid a crippling blockade of meals, clear water, and medication.
Israel stands accused of genocide on the International Court of Justice, whose newest ruling ordered it to instantly halt its operation in Rafah, the place over one million Palestinians had sought refuge from the conflict earlier than it was invaded on May 6.
Source: www.anews.com.tr