Pakistan, Oct. 25 -- The United States has barred Hamas and UNRWA from Gaza's future governance and aid distribution. Secretary of State Marco Rubio claimed UNRWA acts as "a subsidiary of Hamas," repeating long-standing Israeli accusations. UNRWA quickly rejected the claim, saying it remains essential to deliver humanitarian aid. The International Court of Justice (ICJ) has also recognised UNRWA's critical role. Experts warn sidelining the agency could worsen Gaza's humanitarian crisis.

UN and global authorities dismissed US claims. UNRWA tweeted that no organisation can replace its work in Gaza. Farhan Haq, UN deputy spokesperson, called the agency "the backbone of our humanitarian operations." Israel had banned UNRWA operations earlier...