The United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA), responsible for aiding Palestinian refugees, could soon be declared a terrorist organization by Israel, stripping its staff of immunity and banning its operations within the country. This dramatic move, supported by the Knesset, stems from accusations that UNRWA has been aiding Hamas, although a UN review found no evidence for these claims. The proposal has significant implications for the millions dependent on UNRWA’s services, stirring international controversy and raising questions about the agency's future.

Under several proposals that have been submitted in the Knesset, the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) may be labeled a terrorist organization, its employees may lose their immunity, and its operations within Israel may be prohibited reports RT.

To assist Palestinian refugees, the UNRWA was founded in 1949 and is authorized to conduct operations in Gaza, the West Bank, Jordan, Syria, and Lebanon. It has ...