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25th Knesset · outgoing

Cessation of UNRWA Activity in the Territory of the State of Israel Law (Amendment – Taking Possession of Any Area Held by UNRWA) Bill

Translated from Hebrew: הצעת חוק להפסקת פעילות אונר"א בשטח מדינת ישראל (תיקון - תפיסת חזקה בכל שטח שהוחזק בידי אונר"א)

TL;DRA bill to amend the law ending UNRWA's activity in Israel, allowing Israel to take possession of any area held by UNRWA.

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What does the bill do?

The bill adds a section to the Law on Ceasing UNRWA Operations in Israeli Territory (5784-2024), stating that the State of Israel will take possession of any real estate that was actually held or controlled by UNRWA or anyone on its behalf, directly or indirectly. In taking possession, the use of reasonable force is permitted if necessary. The aim of the bill is to clarify and implement the goals of the laws enacted on ending UNRWA's activity in Israel.

Passed preliminary readingFirst plenum vote: November 19, 2025

The votes on this bill

Passed27 for · 8 against · 0 abstained · 85 did not vote
Source: the Knesset's vote record ↗

Coalition 67 seats

LikudFor 18 · Absent 14
ShasFor 2 · Absent 9
United Torah JudaismFor 1 · Absent 6
Otzma YehuditFor 3 · Absent 3

Left the coalition 9 seats

NoamAbsent 1

Opposition 44 seats

Yesh AtidAbsent 24
Yisrael BeytenuFor 1 · Absent 5
Ra'amAgainst 4 · Absent 1
Hadash–Ta'alAgainst 4 · Absent 1
LaborAbsent 4

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