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The European Union has warned of “disastrous consequences” if Israel’s parliament passes a bill which would outlaw the UN agency for Palestinian refugees from operating in Israel. In a statement, the EU Foreign Policy chief Josep Borrell said the bloc was gravely concerned about the consequences for people in Gaza if the Knesset passes the draft legislation. “The EU urges the Israeli authorities to ensure that UNRWA is allowed to continue carrying out its crucial work in line with its mandate adopted by the UN General Assembly. UNRWA provides essential services to millions of people in Gaza, t…

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