The US is leading efforts to find a replacement for the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) as Israeli laws banning cooperation with the agency are set to come into effect. The legislation, passed by the Knesset on October 28, prevents UNRWA from operating in Israeli territory and bars Israeli authorities from contacting the agency. Without a replacement, UNRWA's operations are expected to collapse. UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres is refusing to speak directly with Israel about a replacement, and no solution has been presented so far. Israel is in talks with senior UN officials and the US to transfer UNRWA responsibilities to other UN agencies.
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