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Jerusalem Municipality Wins Court Order to Seize UNRWA Funds
The Jerusalem District Court ordered Bank Leumi to seize approximately 11 million shekels from UNRWA's account to pay Jerusalem Municipality property tax debts. Judge Haya Zandberg ruled that UNRWA's immunity expired with the termination of a key agreement and that the agency missed its chance to appeal the charges.
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- 01Jerusalem court orders Bank Leumi to seize 11 million shekels from UNRWA for tax debts.
- 02Judge ruled UNRWA's immunity expired after a key agreement's termination.
- 03UNRWA failed to appeal the tax charges, making them final.
- 04Court stated terrorism financing concerns do not prevent debt collection.
- 05Ruling allows seizure of funds despite UNRWA's operations being halted in Israel.
The court also stated that concerns about terrorism financing do not prevent debt collection and that UNRWA must pay for services received despite its operations being halted in Israel. The ruling was praised by the CEO of "Bezalmo" as a victory against UNRWA's perceived unjustified immunity.
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