Israel has announced it will terminate all contact with the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA), citing security concerns.

Danny Danon, Israel's Ambassador to the United Nations, made the declaration on Tuesday ahead of a United Nations Security Council meeting focused on the issue.

Danon stated that Israel would no longer engage in any form of communication or cooperation with UNRWA or any entities acting on its behalf.

This decision follows long-standing accusations from Israeli authorities that UNRWA has been involved in activities that compromise Israeli security.

Specifically, Israel has accused some of the agency’s staff of links to Hamas, a Palestinian militant group that Israel considers a terrorist organization.

In 2024, Israel alleged that twelve UNRWA employees participated in the October 7 Hamas-led attack.

UNRWA, which provides education, healthcare, and humanitarian assistance to Palestinian refugees across the Middle East, has operated for decades in countries such as Jordan, Lebanon, Syria, the West Bank, and Gaza.

The agency has faced scrutiny for its perceived links to political organizations, but it maintains that it upholds strict neutrality and focuses on delivering services to vulnerable populations.

The UN Security Council is expected to address the broader implications of Israel's decision, with diplomats from various countries voicing concerns about the potential impact on Palestinian refugees and the humanitarian crisis in the region.

UNRWA has not yet publicly responded to Israel’s announcement, but the termination of relations raises questions about the future of refugee assistance in the region, particularly as political and security tensions continue to escalate.

This development comes amid heightened Israeli-Palestinian tensions and is expected to fuel further discussions on the role of international organizations in addressing humanitarian needs in conflict zones.