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Israel’s move to ban UNRWA raises alarm about aid to Palestinian territories

Israeli legislation cutting ties with the U.N. agency for Palestinian refugees raised fears that the largest provider of aid to Gaza could be shut out of the war-ravaged territory, even as the implications of the new laws remained unclear Tuesday. UNRWA provides essential services to millions of Palestinians across the Middle East. Israel says UNRWA has allowed itself to be infiltrated by Hamas. UNRWA denies the allegations, saying it is committed to neutrality and acts quickly to address any wrongdoing by its staff.

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