 UNRWA's aid sent to Khan Younis, Gaza (Photo: Xinhua/VNA) |
The UN Secretary-General sent a letter to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to protest the ban, saying that it could have devastating consequences for Palestinians in the Gaza Strip and the West Bank, because there is no substitute for UNRWA in providing aid and assistance.
He called on Israel to prevent such dire consequences and allow UNRWA to continue operating in the besieged Palestinian territory, including East Jerusalem, in accordance with its obligations under international law.