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flag Israel’s Knesset advanced a bill to cut UNRWA off from utilities and reclaim its land, following allegations of staff ties to Hamas.

flag Israel’s Knesset advanced a bill on November 20, 2025, in its first reading that would cut off UNRWA’s access to water, electricity, and sewage services in Israel and allow the government to reclaim land used by the agency. flag The bill, supported by 28 lawmakers, follows Israel’s 2024 decision to end cooperation with UNRWA, citing alleged staff ties to Hamas after the October 7 attacks. flag While a UN review found neutrality concerns, it lacked evidence of widespread staff involvement with terrorist groups. flag The U.S. also reported UNRWA obstructed a probe into staff links. flag Despite these claims, the International Court of Justice ordered Israel to allow humanitarian aid through UNRWA. flag The bill now moves to a committee for further review.

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