NNA - The Organization of Islamic Cooperation said that the decision of the Israeli Knesset to ban the activities of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) in East Jerusalem comes within the framework of the occupation's attempt to liquidate the refugee issue and the right of return.

It added in a statement that this decision is a flagrant violation of international law, the United Nations Charter and its relevant resolutions.

The organization warned of the repercussions of the decision on the role of UNRWA in providing basic services to refugees, stressing that the occupation's continued targeting of the agency, its employees and thousands of displaced persons in its schools will not change its legal status.

It called on the international community, especially the UN Security Council, to assume its responsibilities towards protecting UNRWA and its vital role in providing basic services to millions of refugees and ensuring their rights.--WAFA

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