Adedokun Waliyu 
The Israeli parliament has taken a significant step by passing a law to ban the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) from operating within the country’s borders.
This decision, it was reported, aims to prohibit UNRWA’s activities and instructs the Israeli police to enforce the ban.
The reasoning, behind the move, stems from allegations that UNRWA has been involved in harmful activities, including murder, rape, and kidnapping of Israelis, as well as facilitating the conveyance of weapons.
Critics argue that instead of providing a solution to the Palestinian refugee crisis, UNRWA has perpetuated the issue since its establishment in 1949.
It’s essential to note that this law has passed the preliminary reading, and its implications will likely be far-reaching.
The ban underscores the complex and sensitive nature of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and the role of international organisations within it.
