High Court to hear challenge to laws restricting UNRWA operations, claims of impact on population
The petition was filed by 10 Palestinian residents, together with Adalah and Gisha. UNRWA itself is not a petitioner in the case
Assessment
Israel’s High Court will review a legal challenge against laws curbing UNRWA’s activities, brought by Palestinian residents and two rights groups. The court’s decision could reshape the agency’s ability to operate in contested areas. The petitioners argue the restrictions harm daily life, but the government’s rationale and the court’s likely reasoning remain unclear. The ruling may set a precedent for how international agencies function under Israeli law.