Israel will cut ties with the UN's Palestinian relief agency UNRWA and any other body acting on its behalf, with the support of the United States. Israeli officials have accused UNRWA of undermining its security, while UNRWA claims to have provided a significant amount of aid to Palestinians. Israel's envoy to the UN announced the decision ahead of a UN Security Council meeting. UNRWA's chief criticized Israel's actions, stating that it is harming the lives and future of Palestinians. The United States backed Israel's move, stating that UNRWA's claims of the decision's impact are exaggerated.