Israel’s parliament passed two laws last year that will cripple the aid agency's ability to aid Palestinians in Gaza, the West Bank and East Jerusalem

The international staff of the United Nations’ Palestinian refugee agency (UNRWA) have had to evacuate and relocate to Jordan, its officials said as Israeli legislation banning it came into effect on Thursday.

Israel demands UNRWA halt operations in Jerusalem by January 30, citing Hamas ties and security risks. The move follows Knesset legislation severing ties with the agency.

Israel cut ties with the UN agency for Palestinian refugees yesterday following accusations it provided cover for Hamas, a move likely to hamper delivery of its vital services after 15 months of offensive in Gaza.

On Thursday, laws passed by Israel in October come into effect banning the UN’s Palestinian refugee agency, known as UNRWA, from Israeli territory and prohibiting Israeli officials from any contact with the agency.

Nearly all Security Council members express solidarity, support for UN agency for Palestinian refugees - Anadolu Ajansı

The United Nation's Palestinian refugee agency said on Sunday it had been ordered by Israel to vacate premises and cease all of its operations in occupied East Jerusalem by Thursday.

UN agency for Palestinian refugees is indispensable part of operation, and they need to remain,' says UN humanitarian office spokesperson - Anadolu Ajansı

UNRWA clinics across the occupied West Bank, including East Jerusalem, are open,’ says spokesman - Anadolu Ajansı

Within 48 hours, the State of Israel will cease its cooperation with UNRWA,' envoy Danny Danon said – 'UNRWA must cease its activities and evacuate all its facilities in Jerusalem'

Tens of thousands of Palestinian refugees in Israeli-occupied East Jerusalem were set to lose education, healthcare and other services provided by U.N. agency UNRWA as an Israeli ban on the organisation takes effect on Thursday.