European States Denounce Israel’s UNRWA Facilities Law
In a collective declaration, Iceland, Ireland, Luxembourg, Malta, Norway, Slovenia, and Spain stated that “such actions undermine the UN mandate, violate international law, and contravene the findings of the International Court of Justice, while also entailing serious humanitarian consequences for the Palestinian civilian population and refugees.”
The governments urged Israel to guarantee that international NGOs “continue to be permitted to operate in Gaza and that any deregistrations be halted.” They emphasized that the role of the UN, particularly UNRWA, alongside other humanitarian groups, is "essential" in addressing the dire humanitarian crisis in Gaza.
The statement further stressed: "We underline the obligation to ensure full, safe and unhindered humanitarian access and to enable the continued functioning of UN humanitarian operations and their partners, in line with IHL (international humanitarian law) and relevant international legal obligations." It concluded: "Respect for the privileges and immunities of the United Nations and for international humanitarian law is imperative."
This condemnation followed Israel’s parliamentary approval last week of amendments to the Law to Cease UNRWA Operations, which effectively halted the supply of electricity and water to UNRWA facilities.
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