Israeli Law Banning UNRWA Operations Takes Effect

Israeli legislation banning UNRWA from operating in Israeli territory and from coordinating with Israeli authorities takes effect, effectively ending the agency's ability to deliver aid through Israeli-controlled crossings. The UN Secretary-General calls it unprecedented and warns of catastrophic consequences for millions of Palestinians. Israel says UNRWA is infiltrated by Hamas; an independent review found systemic problems but did not substantiate all Israeli allegations.