Israel's parliament on October 28, 2024, approved a bill for banning which UN agency's activities in Israel and occupied east Jerusalem?
Correct answer: B. The United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA)
- A. The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR)
- B. The United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA)
- C. The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)
- D. The United Nations Population Fund (UNPF)
Explanation
The Israeli Knesset approved legislation targeting UNRWA, the UN agency that provides aid and services to Palestinian refugees. The law restricted its operations in Israel and occupied East Jerusalem, unlike UNHCR, which handles refugees globally.
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