An Israeli protester holds an Israeli flag and a sign while standing with others gathering outside the West Bank field office of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) in Jerusalem on March 20, 2024 during a demonstration calling for the cessation of its operations.Photo by AHMAD GHARABLI/AFP via Getty Images

Avi Benlolo: Israel's UNRWA ban should be emulated, not criticized

Donor countries must evaluate UNRWA’s role honestly and critically

by · National Post

Israel’s recent decision to ban the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) from operating within its borders marks a significant shift, heightening calls for international donors to reconsider their support of the agency in light of ongoing concerns about its impact on Israeli security and regional stability. The new laws, passed by the Knesset, not only bar UNRWA activities within Israel but also prohibit Israeli officials from engaging with the agency.