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UK, France and Germany reiterate concern over Israel blocking contact with UNRWA

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Posted on January 31, 2025

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· Last updated: January 26, 2026

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LONDON (Reuters) - Britain, France and Germany on Friday reiterated their "grave concern" over Israel implementing a law forbidding any contact between its officials and UN Palestinian relief agency

UK, France, and Germany Express Concerns Over Israel's UNRWA Contact Ban

LONDON (Reuters) - Britain, France and Germany on Friday reiterated their "grave concern" over Israel implementing a law forbidding any contact between its officials and UN Palestinian relief agency UNRWA.

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

(Reporting by Catarina Demony, Writing by Sam Tabahriti; Editing by Sachin Ravikumar)

Key Takeaways

  • Israel has banned contact with UNRWA.
  • UK, France, and Germany express grave concern.
  • The three nations urge Israel to cooperate with the UN.
  • The joint statement was published by the British government.
  • The situation affects international diplomatic relations.

Frequently Asked Questions

What did the UK, France, and Germany express concern about?
They expressed grave concern over Israel implementing a law that forbids contact between its officials and the UN Palestinian relief agency, UNRWA.
What did the joint statement urge Israel to do?
The joint statement urged the government of Israel to work with international partners, including the UN, to ensure continuity of operations.
Who reported on this issue?
The article was reported by Catarina Demony and written by Sam Tabahriti, with editing by Sachin Ravikumar.

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