US halts funding to UN Relief and Works Agency due to alleged staff involvement in Hamas attack
OAN’s Brooke Mallory
3:12 PM – Friday, January 26, 2024
Due to numerous claims that United Nations (UN) staff members were involved in the Hamas attacks on October 7th, the U.S. has decided to suspend financing for UNRWA, the UN’s organization for Palestinians.
According to the UNRWA, the agency has now fired “several employees” and launched an inquiry into data provided by Israel. However, many reports have stated that at least 12 employees were discovered to have been directly involved in the attack.
Antonio Guterres, the secretary-general of the UN, expressed his horror at the news and demanded a prompt investigation.
In the historic and tragic attack, Hamas killed at least 1,200 individuals, the majority of them civilians.
250 individuals were also kidnapped during the incident.
The U.S. State Department declared that it was “extremely troubled” by the claims that UN staff members were involved in the attack and announced its intention to temporarily cease funding.
Israel purportedly sent UNRWA “information about the alleged involvement of several UNRWA employees in the horrific attacks on Israel on October 7,” according to UNRWA chief Philippe Lazzarini, who made the announcement on Friday.
He claimed that UNRWA has now cut its relations with many staff and that they are currently under investigation.
The Israeli prime minister’s advisor revealed to the BBC that “people who are on their [UNRWA] salaries” were involved in the Hamas assaults on October 7th.
Additionally, teachers employed by the UNRWA had “openly celebrated” the October 7th attack, according to Mark Regev, a senior advisor to the Israeli Prime Minister and former Israeli ambassador to the U.K.
He also mentioned that an Israeli abductee claimed to have been “held in the house of someone who worked for UNRWA” before she was later freed.
“They have a union which is controlled by Hamas and I think it’s high time that the UN investigated these links between UNRWA and Hamas,” Regev added.
The investigation was requested by UN Chief Antonio Guterres, according to Lazzarini.
He went on to say that the probe had to ensure that any UNRWA staff member “shown to have participated [in] or abetted” the October 7th attack was fired and that paperwork was submitted for possible criminal prosecution.
According to reports, Guterres’s request for a “thorough and swift investigation” was warmly received in Washington, D.C.
Additionally, the EU said in a statement that it was “extremely concerned” about the claims and that it would decide what to do next “based on the result of the full and comprehensive investigation.”
The EU, the U.S., and Germany are a few of UNRWA’s major financial supporters.
The UNRWA provides aid and other resources to Palestinians in Gaza, the West Bank, Jordan, Syria, and Lebanon by offering them healthcare, education, and humanitarian relief, financially backed by U.S. tax dollars.
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What evidence is there to support the allegations of UNRWA staff involvement in the Hamas attacks on October 7th?
U.S. Suspends Financing for UNRWA Following Allegations of Staff Involvement in Hamas Attacks”
The United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Refugees (UNRWA), the UN’s organization for Palestinians, is facing a major setback as the United States has decided to suspend its financing. This decision comes in the wake of numerous claims that UN staff members were involved in the Hamas attacks that took place on October 7th.
According to UNRWA, the agency has taken action by firing several employees and launching an inquiry into the data provided by Israel. However, reports suggest that at least 12 employees were directly involved in the attack, raising concerns about the agency’s ability to prevent such incidents.
The news of staff involvement in the attacks has shocked the international community, including Antonio Guterres, the Secretary-General of the UN, who has demanded a prompt investigation into the matter. The attack carried out by Hamas resulted in the death of at least 1,200 individuals, the majority of whom were civilians. Additionally, 250 individuals were kidnapped during the incident, highlighting the severity of the situation.
In response to these claims, the U.S. State Department expressed its extreme concern and announced the temporary suspension of funding. Israel reportedly provided UNRWA with information regarding the alleged involvement of several employees in the attacks. UNRWA chief Philippe Lazzarini confirmed that the agency had severed ties with many staff members and initiated an investigation.
Moreover, it has been revealed that teachers employed by UNRWA openly celebrated the October 7th attack. Mark Regev, a senior advisor to the Israeli Prime Minister, also mentioned that an Israeli abductee claimed to have been held captive in the house of someone working for UNRWA.
Taking these allegations into account, Regev emphasized the importance of investigating the links between UNRWA and Hamas, particularly since the union representing UNRWA employees is controlled by Hamas. UN Chief Antonio Guterres has requested a thorough and swift investigation, which has been positively received in Washington, D.C.
The European Union (EU), another major financial supporter of UNRWA, has expressed its deep concern about the claims. It has stated that its next steps will be determined based on the outcome of the full and comprehensive investigation.
UNRWA plays a pivotal role in providing aid and resources to Palestinians in various regions. The organization supports healthcare, education, and humanitarian relief efforts in Gaza, the West Bank, Jordan, Syria, and Lebanon, with financial backing from countries like the U.S., the EU, and Germany.
As this investigation unfolds, it is crucial to ensure that anyone found to have participated or abetted the attack is held accountable. The results of the investigation will have far-reaching implications for UNRWA’s future and its ability to fulfill its mandate effectively.
In a time when humanitarian organizations should be focusing on alleviating the suffering of those in need, it is disheartening to see allegations of staff involvement in such heinous acts. The truth must be uncovered, justice must prevail, and steps must be taken to prevent a recurrence of such incidents in the future. The international community must stand together in holding all responsible parties accountable and ensuring that the innocent are protected.
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