The Federal Council informs parliamentary foreign policy committees about the legal consequences of UNRWA laws passed by the Knesset

The report (german) concludes that the Israeli laws on UNRWA are largely incompatible with Israel's obligations under international law, in particular the UN Charter and international humanitarian law. Furthermore, it is highly likely that the civilian population in the occupied Palestinian territory will face a collapse in basic services and humanitarian aid in the short term as a result of the implementation of the Israeli UNRWA laws. Switzerland has called on Israel, including in the context of the UN Security Council, to fulfil its obligations under international law as an occupying power and to ensure that the basic needs of the population in the occupied Palestinian territory are met.

According to current estimations, there is currently no actor that could take over the tasks of UNRWA. This assessment is widely shared by the international community, including the United States. The FDFA will closely monitor the implementation of these laws and continue to coordinate with its partners.