Israel is moving forward with plans to dismantle the UN's Palestinian refugee agency, UNRWA, following recent legislation passed by the Knesset. 

⏺ This decision is rooted in allegations that some UNRWA employees were involved in the violence that erupted on October 7. Prime Minister Netanyahu has stated that it is time for the agency to be dismantled, claiming it perpetuates the Palestinian refugee issue.

⏺ The ramifications of this decision are profound, as UNRWA provides essential services, including education and healthcare, to millions of Palestinians. Critics warn that abolishing the agency will deepen the humanitarian crisis in Gaza and the West Bank, leaving many without necessary support amid ongoing tensions in the region.