High Court Justices Reject UNRWA Petition Challenge, Say State May Cease Agency

High Court justices on Monday rebuked the petitioner challenging the law severing ties with UNRWA, stating that the state is entitled to cease the agency's operations and that the petition lacks basis, according to reports.

The High Court of Justice held a hearing Monday on the petition to annul the law severing ties with UNRWA. During the hearing, justices confronted the petitioner, stating that the state is entitled to cease UNRWA's operations and that there is no basis for the petition. This follows the court's earlier recommendation that the petitioner withdraw the petition due to insufficient evidence, as The Zioneer reported at 13:45. The hearing marks a significant development in the legal battle over the legislation, which passed earlier this year and has been challenged by civil rights organizations. The court's strong language suggests the petition is unlikely to succeed.

3 developments

1. 52 seconds ago · 15:27 · 3 AugLatest

   Justices stated the state is entitled to cease UNRWA operations.

2. 13:45 · 3 Aug

   Court recommends withdrawing petition, citing insufficient evidence; petitioners request 10-day extension.

3. 00:47 · 2 Aug

   High Court to hear petition on Monday to annul UNRWA laws

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