UK, France and Germany concerned over Israel blocking contact with Unrwa

Britain, France and Germany on Friday reiterated their "grave concern" over Israel's enforcement of a law prohibiting any contact between its officials and Unrwa, the UN agency for Palestinian refugees.

"We urge the government of Israel to work with international partners, including the UN, to ensure continuity of operations," the three nations said in a joint statement from the three nations published by the British government.

The law, adopted in October and took effect on Thursday, bans Unrwa from operating on Israeli land and prevents the agency from having any contact with Israeli authorities.