UNRWA teachers held Israeli boy, elderly woman hostage for Hamas
Teachers for UN Palestinian Refugee Agency in Gaza Held Israeli Hostages
In a shocking revelation, it has been discovered that at least two teachers for the U.N. Palestinian refugee agency in Gaza were involved in the captivity of Israeli civilians who were abducted on October 7. These teachers, employed by the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA), used their positions to carry out their sinister acts.
One of the teachers smuggled a young boy around Gaza, using the facilities of the agency to hide him. The other teacher confined an elderly woman in his attic, which was infested with mice, and provided her with a meager diet that included UNRWA energy bars. After enduring approximately 50 days in captivity, both Israelis were eventually freed by Hamas as part of a truce deal with Israel.
The Washington Free Beacon has chosen to protect the privacy of the released hostages by withholding their names and other personal information. However, the son of the elderly woman expressed his concern about the harsh and unhygienic conditions in which his mother was kept, stating that it didn’t matter to him whether it was Hamas or UNRWA who held her captive.
Ties Between UNRWA and Hamas
These shocking revelations come at a time when UNRWA is facing scrutiny over its connections to Hamas, the Islamist Palestinian terror group that has been ruling Gaza for the past 17 years. According to a declassified Israeli intelligence dossier obtained by the Free Beacon, Hamas exerts significant influence over UNRWA and exploits the agency’s aid, schools, and hospitals to support its terrorist activities.
Israeli officials have revealed that nearly half of UNRWA’s 12,000 employees in Gaza either work for Hamas or its affiliate Islamic Jihad, or have close relatives who do. Shockingly, it is alleged that 13 UNRWA workers, including seven teachers, participated in Hamas’s October 7 terror attack in southern Israel, and four employees were involved in the abduction of hostages.
These revelations have led major donors, including the United States, to suspend funding for UNRWA. The United Nations has initiated an investigation into the agency’s activities.
The Horrific Conditions Faced by the Israeli Hostages
As Israel’s military responded to the October 7 attack by bombarding Gaza, an UNRWA teacher hid the young Israeli boy within the agency’s facilities. The boy, like many other released hostages, has described the psychological torment inflicted upon him by his captors, who alternately claimed he would be released and that Israel did not want him back.
Meanwhile, another UNRWA teacher held the elderly Israeli woman captive in his attic. The attic had a bed and a view of the Mediterranean Sea, but lacked running water and insulation. The wiring was exposed, and the space was infested with mice and cats. Nights were bitterly cold.
Over time, the teacher provided the woman with less and less food, until she was only receiving one small meal per day. When she complained of hunger, he gave her UNRWA-branded energy bars, which she suspected were meant for Gazan school children. The woman also lacked access to necessary medications and medical care in Gaza, which was a major concern for all the elderly Israeli hostages.
During her nearly two-month captivity, the woman had no contact with anyone other than the UNRWA teacher and occasionally an armed guard. Communication was limited due to the language barrier, as the captors did not speak Hebrew or English, and the woman did not speak Arabic.
On her last night in captivity, the woman finally encountered one of the teacher’s daughters, who spoke some English. The daughter revealed that her father had nine other children and worked as a teacher in an UNRWA school in Gaza.
In late November, the elderly woman and the young boy were reunited with their families in Israel. However, more than 130 Israeli hostages are believed to still be held in dire conditions in Gaza.
Call for Change and Eradication of UNRWA
The United States has called for “fundamental changes” to be made to UNRWA, while Israel has reportedly determined that the agency must be eradicated along with Hamas. A new report by the nonprofit U.N. Watch has revealed that teachers in a 3,000-member UNRWA staff Telegram group celebrated the October 7 attack, with one teacher endorsing a call for Hamas to execute the Israeli hostages.
The shocking revelations surrounding UNRWA’s ties to Hamas and the mistreatment of Israeli hostages have sparked outrage and demands for action. The investigation into UNRWA’s activities and the suspension of funding by major donors mark a significant turning point in addressing this disturbing issue.
How did the Israeli hostages’ living conditions violate their basic human rights?
There were mice infestations. The woman was given meager food, including UNRWA energy bars, and was kept in solitary confinement for nearly two months.
The Israeli hostages endured harsh and unhygienic conditions, with no access to proper sanitation or medical care. They were subjected to psychological manipulation and were constantly uncertain about their fate. The conditions they experienced were inhumane and violated their basic human rights.
The UNRWA, as a United Nations agency, has a responsibility to uphold the principles of neutrality, impartiality, and respect for human rights. However, the involvement of its teachers in the captivity of Israeli civilians raises serious concerns about the agency’s ability to fulfill its mandate.
Moreover, the ties between UNRWA and Hamas that have been exposed through this incident are deeply troubling. Hamas is recognized as a terrorist organization by many countries around the world and has been responsible for numerous attacks against Israeli civilians. The fact that members of Hamas and its affiliates are present within UNRWA’s staff raises questions about the agency’s ability to prevent its resources from being misused for terrorist activities.
The suspension of funding by major donors, including the United States, reflects the severity of the situation. Donors have a responsibility to ensure that their contributions are not being used to support terrorism or to violate human rights. The investigation initiated by the United Nations is a crucial step towards uncovering the extent of the problem and holding those responsible accountable.
In conclusion, the involvement of two UNRWA teachers in the captivity of Israeli civilians is a shocking revelation that highlights serious issues within the agency. The harsh conditions faced by the hostages and the ties between UNRWA and Hamas raise questions about the agency’s ability to fulfill its mandate and protect the rights of those it serves. The investigation and the suspension of funding are necessary steps towards addressing these concerns and ensuring that such incidents are not repeated in the future.
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