UN chief warns he could refer Israel to ICJ over laws targetting UNRWA
Summary
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warned Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that Israel could be taken to the International Court of Justice if it doesn't reverse laws targeting the UN Palestinian refugee agency, UNRWA. These laws ban UNRWA from operating in Israel and cut off utilities to its facilities. The UN accuses Israel of violating international law, while Israel claims UNRWA is linked to terrorism.Key Facts
- Antonio Guterres is the Secretary-General of the United Nations.
- He sent a letter to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on January 8.
- Guterres warned that the UN might take Israel to the International Court of Justice.
- In October 2024, Israel passed a law banning UNRWA from operating in the country.
- Israeli authorities seized UNRWA's offices in East Jerusalem.
- Guterres insists Israel must respect the privileges mandated by the 1946 Convention on UN immunities.
- Israel alleges that some UNRWA employees were involved in attacks against Israel in 2023.
- The UN has fired nine UNRWA employees linked to these attacks and promised further investigation.
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