Foreign ministers and aid organisations criticise Israel over vote to oust UN agency from operating in war-torn territory, with US saying it had an ‘irreplaceable role’Middle East live: latest updatesSanctions on Israeli government members, a review of trade ties and a fresh reference to the International Court of Justice (ICJ) are all under consideration if Israel implements a Knesset vote banning any cooperation with the UN Palestinian relief agency Unrwa as world leaders and international aid organisations voiced fears for aid deliveries to Gaza.Israel is due to try to impose the new measures backed by Israeli MPs in a Monday evening vote, including a ban on new visas and work permits for foreign Unrwa staff who must enter via Israel, within 90 days. This means western diplomats have a brief window after the US elections to try to force it to step back.With Associated Press and Agence France-Presse Continue reading…
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Author : Patrick Wintour and Andrew Roth
Publish date : 2024-10-29 17:31:49
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Fears for Gaza aid after Unrwa ban as Norway refers Israeli vote to ICJ
