Britain, France and Germany on Friday reiterated their "grave concern" over Israel implementing a law forbidding any contact between its officials and U.N. Palestinian relief agency UNRWA. "We urge the government of Israel to work with international partners,

Britain, France, and Germany have criticized Israel's new law barring UNRWA from operating on its land, urging collaboration to maintain aid operations. Israel claims UNRWA staff are linked to militant activities.

Support from Americans has surged for the U.S. nonprofit that raises money for UNRWA, the U.N. agency that serves Palestinian refugees.

The directive came in a letter to the U.N., after the Israeli Parliament banned the relief agency that has aided Palestinian refugees for decades.

Israel demands UNRWA halt operations in Jerusalem by January 30, citing Hamas ties and security risks. The move follows Knesset legislation severing ties with the agency.

Millions of Palestinians rely on the UN agency, not only in Gaza but also across the West Bank and occupied East Jerusalem. | ITV National News

LONDON - Britain, France and Germany on J an 31 reiterated their “grave concern” over Israel implementing a law forbidding any contact between its officials and UN Palestinian relief agency UNRWA.

Britain, France and Germany have voiced grave concern over Israel's law forbidding any contact between its officials and UN Palestinian relief agency UNRWA. A joint statement from the three nations, published by the British government, urged Israel to work with international partners, including the UN, to ensure continuity of relief operations.

The UN's Palestinian relief agency, UNRWA, continues its humanitarian duties in Gaza despite an Israeli ban. The ban, which impacts operations in East Jerusalem and with Israeli authorities, concerns international entities like Britain and France.

Mohammed Attiya Abu Warda, also known as Abu Hamza, has a long history intertwined with Palestinian resistance.

Keith Segel, an American-Israeli in Gaza and the first of American citizens taken on Oct. 7, will be released on Saturday as part of the Israel-Hamas ceasfire deal.