“World Health”: Banning UNRWA will not enhance Israel’s security

Geneva – AFP The Director-General of the World Health Organization condemned, on Monday, Israel’s decision to ban dealing with the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA), saying that this will not make it safer and will exacerbate the suffering of civilians in Gaza. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said in a video posted on the “X” platform: “Let me be clear: there is simply no alternative to UNRWA.” He added: “This ban will not make Israel safer, and will only deepen the suffering of the people of Gaza and increase the risk of disease outbreaks.” His comments came after Israel said it had officially notified the United Nations of its decision to sever ties with UNRWA, after the Knesset passed legislation stipulating that this week.