The United Nations Security Council expressed grave concern over Israel’s ban on the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) for Palestinian refugees, calling it important to ship much-needed humanitarian support provides to the folks in wartorn Gaza.
“The Members of the Security Council strongly warned against any attempts to dismantle or diminish UNRWA’s operations and mandate, recognizing that any interruption or suspension of its work would have severe humanitarian consequences for millions of Palestinian refugees who depend on the Agency’s services and also implications for the region,” they mentioned in an announcement.
It got here after the adoption of payments by the Israeli Knesset (parliament) in opposition to UNRWA to forestall it from working within the Occupied Palestinian Territory.
“The Members of the Security Council demanded to all parties to enable UNRWA to carry out its mandate, as adopted by the General Assembly, in all areas of operation, with full respect for the humanitarian principles of humanity, neutrality, impartiality and independence, and to respect international humanitarian law including the protection of U.N. and humanitarian facilities,” mentioned the assertion.
They additionally demanded that every one events take crucial steps to permit and facilitate humanitarian support to civilians in Gaza, in accordance with worldwide humanitarian regulation.
The Council additionally known as on Israel to “abide by its international obligations” and “respect the privileges and immunities” of the company.
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