European countries denounce Israeli order cut water to UNRWA facilities
In a joint statement, Iceland, Ireland, Luxembourg, Malta, Norway, Slovenia, and Spain said the measures undermine the UN’s mandate, violate international law, and contradict rulings of the International Court of Justice, while carrying severe humanitarian consequences for Palestinian civilians and refugees.
The countries urged Israel to ensure that established international nongovernmental organizations continue to operate in Gaza and called for any deregistration measures to be halted.
The statement emphasized that the work of the United Nations—particularly UNRWA—alongside other humanitarian agencies and NGOs is essential to addressing the catastrophic humanitarian situation in Gaza.
“We underline the obligation to ensure full, safe, and unhindered humanitarian access and to enable the continued functioning of UN humanitarian operations and their partners, in line with international humanitarian law and relevant legal obligations,” the statement said.
It added that respect for the privileges and immunities of the United Nations and adherence to international humanitarian law are imperative.
Last week, Israel’s parliament approved amendments to the Law to Cease UNRWA Operations, effectively blocking the supply of electricity and water to UNRWA facilities.
On Sept. 29, 2025, US President Donald Trump announced a 20-point plan aimed at ending the war in Gaza, including a ceasefire, the release of Israeli captives, the disarmament of Hamas, an Israeli withdrawal from the enclave, the formation of a technocratic administration, and the deployment of an international stabilization force.
The first phase of the agreement came into effect on Oct. 10, 2025, but Israel has continued to violate parts of the deal and has delayed progress toward the second phase.
According to Gaza’s Health Ministry, since the ceasefire began, Israeli forces have committed hundreds of violations, killing 420 Palestinians and wounding 1,184 others.
The ceasefire brought an end to Israel’s two-year offensive on Gaza, which killed nearly 71,400 Palestinians—most of them women and children—wounded more than 171,200 others, and left the enclave largely destroyed.
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