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Editorial: El País

Otro castigo colectivo a los palestinos
Oct. 31, 2024

  • Benjamin Netanyahu's government has proposed to ban the activities of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) in Gaza, West Bank, and East Jerusalem, a measure that was approved by a wide majority in the Israeli Parliament.
  • The Palestinian population is experiencing increasing hardships, including restrictions on basic supplies such as food, water, and medical aid.
  • Without UNRWA, it is unclear who will take responsibility for the schools, healthcare centers, and the distribution of necessary medicine and food.
  • Despite Netanyahu's accusations against UNRWA for supporting Hamas, no solid evidence was presented and the UN attempted to assure its neutrality.
  • Netanyahu has been increasingly hostile towards the United Nations, with accusations of antisemitism and prohibiting UNRWA, which is vital to maintain civil life in Palestine.

Conclusion: The banning of UNRWA marks a significant setback in Palestinian civil rights, contravening the UN Charter and is behavior unbecoming of a civilized government.