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Israeli Supreme Court Urges Dismissal of Petition Against UNRWA Ban in Israel

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First reported by Kikar HaShabbat · 3 hours ago

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The Israeli Supreme Court urged Adalah to withdraw its petition against the 2024 law banning UNRWA operations in Israel, citing lack of evidence of harm and affirming Knesset authority. The law restricts UNRWA's activities in Israeli sovereign areas due to concerns over incitement and terrorism links.

01Israeli Supreme Court recommends dismissing Adalah's petition against UNRWA ban law.
02The 2024 law prohibits UNRWA operations in Israeli sovereign territory, excluding Gaza except for contact ban.
03Court found no evidence of human rights harm or worsening conditions post-UNRWA closure.
04Judges stated no legal obligation exists for Israel to cooperate with UNRWA.
05Petitioners failed to provide recent affidavits proving impact, undermining petition's validity.
06Law passed amid accusations UNRWA fosters incitement and supports terrorism activities.

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