Day: October 28, 2024
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7PM ET 10/28/2024 Newscast
The Israeli parliament has passed a law banning the UN agency for Palestinian refugees, UNRWA, from operating in the country. Lawmakers accused UNRWA staff of involvement in the attacks of October the Seventh and diverting aid in Gaza. UNRWA’s boss, Philippe Lazzarini said the measure would only deepen the suffering of the Palestinian people. A US State Department spokesman said Washington had made it clear to Israel that it was “deeply concerned”. Also we have a BBC investigation into How fraudsters are cashing in on illegal migration in the UK. And scientists warn one-third of the world’s tree species face extinction – we will look at the potential impact. (Photo: Palestinian civilians continue to flee Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza. Credit: Getty Images)
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