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Tense Clash Erupts in Israeli Supreme Court Over UNRWA Law Challenge

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First reported by Arutz Sheva · 1 hour ago

What happened

A fierce dispute erupted in Israel's Supreme Court during a hearing on petitions against a law ending UNRWA's activities in Israel. National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir and MK Tali Gottlieb clashed with a UNRWA lawyer, leading to shouting and security intervention. The law targets UNRWA due to alleged involvement in terrorism, with Ben-Gvir urging the court to uphold it.

01A heated confrontation occurred in Israel's Supreme Court over petitions against the UNRWA law.
02National Security Minister Ben-Gvir and MK Gottlieb clashed with a UNRWA lawyer during the hearing.
03Security had to intervene to prevent physical escalation amid loud shouting and insults.
04The law aims to end UNRWA's operations and official cooperation within Israel.
05The legislation responds to allegations of UNRWA staff involvement in terrorism linked to October 7 attacks.
06Ben-Gvir called the law a correction of a longstanding injustice and urged the court to reject petitions.

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