On Monday, August 3, 2026, Israel's Supreme Court heard a constitutional challenge to a law banning the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) from operating in Israel. The legislation in question prohibits UNRWA's activities within Israeli territory, prompting legal scrutiny at the nation's highest judicial level.

The case highlights ongoing tensions surrounding UNRWA's role and presence in the region. No further details on the court's deliberations or potential outcomes have been disclosed.

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