Israel Says UN Immunity Optional, Demands More Aid
Israel’s recent move to strip UNRWA of its immunity, as reported by The New Arab, is framed as an 'outrageous, systematic attack.' Yet, this is not a new playbook; it's a well-worn strategy against any international body that dares to document Israeli actions in Gaza and the West Bank. This current push follows nearly a year of relentless accusations against UNRWA, almost immediately triggering a
cascade of aid suspensions from the US and its allies, despite UN investigations still ongoing. The US government, under President Biden, continues to approve billions in military aid to Israel, even as its closest humanitarian partners are systematically dismantled. This raises questions about how many 'systematic attacks' on aid agencies the international community will tolerate before
acknowledging complicity. It appears 'international law' is merely a suggestion for some, especially when Washington is footing the bill.