The War Against the High Court Blinds the Government - and Weakens the War Against UNRWA | Lilach Sigan
The government is preoccupied with its battle against the High Court of Justice and is missing a legal opportunity to advance the delegitimization of UNRWA. The High Court rejected Adalah's petition against the cessation of UNRWA's activities in Israel, ruling that there is no evidence of harm to human rights. The author argues that the leadership should use this ruling to convince world nations that non-cooperation with UNRWA does not constitute a violation of human rights, instead of focusing on cosmetic campaigns.
The government is preoccupied with its battle against the High Court of Justice and is missing a legal opportunity to advance the delegitimization of UNRWA. The High Court rejected Adalah's petition against the cessation of UNRWA's activities in Israel, ruling that there is no evidence of harm to human rights. The author argues that the leadership should use this ruling to convince world nations that non-cooperation with UNRWA does not constitute a violation of human rights, instead of focusing on cosmetic campaigns. She criticizes the government for not demanding a waiver of refugee status in agreements, and notes that UNRWA serves as a platform for incitement and its institutions were used by terrorist organizations. The author calls for systematic work instead of campaigns, and warns that the battle against the judicial system weakens the battle against UNRWA.