Lawmakers in Israel have advanced a bill that would prohibit the supply of water and electricity to facilities operated by the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees. The legislation also allows for the seizure of properties in Jerusalem previously leased to the agency, bypassing legal or administrative procedures. Supporters of the bill accuse the aid organization of inciting violence and collaborating with militant groups, citing alleged involvement in attacks and claims of ties between staff and terror organizations. Critics, however, note that the agency's services have helped alleviate poverty and reduce the risk of further unrest in the region.