Israel cuts ties with UN aid agency as military actions in Gaza escalate

Israel has officially severed ties with the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA), following a new law that prohibits the agency's operations in the country. This decision comes amid ongoing military actions in Gaza. The Israeli government claims that UNRWA has been infiltrated by Hamas, citing evidence of staff involvement in attacks against Israel. The UN has warned that this ban could lead to a collapse of humanitarian aid efforts in Gaza, where supplies are already critically low. As Israel continues its military operations, airstrikes have targeted northern Gaza, including a hospital. The health ministry in Gaza reports significant casualties and a dire shortage of essential supplies amid the conflict.