United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres has strongly condemned Israel's recent law blocking electricity and water to facilities of the United Nations agency that supports Palestinian refugees. The agency, which provides education, health care, and aid to millions across Gaza, the West Bank, Jordan, Lebanon, and Syria, faces increasing operational challenges due to the new restrictions. The United Nations emphasized that the agency's property is protected under international conventions and called the move a further impediment to humanitarian work. Several countries have warned that these actions could severely impact access to essential services in Gaza, where many health care facilities rely on international support.