UNRWA headquarters in East Jerusalem. UN chief condemns Israeli amendments against UNRWA activities UN
UN Secretary-General António Guterres condemned amendments to the law adopted by the Israeli Knesset aimed at ending the activities of the UN Relief Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA), and called for their repeal.
As stated in the statement issued by his press secretary on behalf of the Secretary General, the amendments will prevent UNRWA from “functioning and carrying out its activities.” statement.
Israel’s obligations under the UN Charter
Stressing that UNRWA is an integral part of the United Nations, the Secretary-General recalled Israel’s obligations under the UN Charter and the Convention on the Privileges and Immunities UN.
“The Convention remains applicable to UNRWA, its property and assets, and to its officials and other personnel. Property used by UNRWA is inviolable,” the statement said.
The UN chief noted that according to the advisory opinion issued on October 22, 2025 by the International Court of Justice, Israel is obliged to ensure full respect for the privileges and immunities granted to the United Nations, including UNRWA and its personnel, in the Occupied Palestinian Territory. territory.
Guterres said that UNRWA plays an indispensable role in providing assistance to the Palestinians – in Gaza and other regions.
He added that the continued activities of UNRWA in Gaza contribute to the effective implementation of Security Council resolution 2803 (2025) and the Comprehensive Plan to End the Conflict in Gaza.