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Palestine envoy calls Israel's actions against Unrwa 'proof of genocide in Gaza'
6 November 2024 18:02 GMT
Palestine's UN envoy, Riyad Mansour, addressed the UN General Assembly, condemning Israel's plan to ban the UN agency for Palestinian refugees, Unrwa.
In his speech, Mansour argued that Israel’s “open assault against” Unrwa is “more proof of Israel’s genocide in Gaza”, citing attacks on those aiding Palestinians as evidence.
He said that the ban is part of a broader effort to strip Palestine refugees of their status and rights.
Mansour also commended Unrwa staff who are “risking their lives” to uphold the agency’s mandate, granted by the General Assembly 75 years ago.
He said that “Unrwa deserves the international community’s full support”, urging resistance against “distortions, smears, or threats”.