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

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By גלעד כהן, נטעאל בנדל

First reported by Kikar HaShabbat · Aug 3, 2026

What happened

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.

Summary translated & synthesized from the sources below by baba. Read each original for the full report.

In this story
People
Itamar Ben-GvirBoaz Bismuth
OrganizationsAdalah, UNRWA, Knesset, Israeli Supreme Court, United Nations, United States
PlacesIsrael, Shuafat, Jerusalem, West Bank, Gaza

Full coverage · 2 outlets

The same event, reported separately by each newsroom. Open a few to compare what each emphasizes — and what they leave out.

YnetCenter · HebrewAug 3, 2026
Israeli Supreme Court Urges Dismissal of Petition Against UNRWA Ban in Israel
Kikar HaShabbatRight · HebrewAug 3, 2026
Israeli Supreme Court Urges Adalah to Withdraw Petition Against UNRWA Law

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