Unrwa’s commissioner-general, Philippe Lazzarini, has warned that the Knesset vote „opposes the UN Charter and violates the State of Israel’s obligations under international law“.

In a letter to the president of the UN General Assembly, Lazzarini added that „under such physical, political and operational attack“ Unrwa’s fulfilling of its mandate will become impossible without the intervention of the General Assembly.

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Back in 1974 the General Assembly voted to suspend South Africa from participation in its work due to international opposition to its apartheid policies.

It worked with South Africa, it will work with Israel.