Hamas Leader Fateh Sherif Abu el-Amin in Lebanon Killed in Israeli Airstrike, UNRWA Confirms Employment

Sep 30, 2024, 11:36 AM

Hamas's leader in Lebanon, Fateh Sherif Abu el-Amin, also known as Fathi al-Sharif and Fath Essharif, was killed in an Israeli airstrike. Abu el-Amin, who was also the head of the UNRWA teachers' union in Lebanon, was confirmed by both Hamas and UNRWA as an employee of the United Nations agency. This revelation has sparked controversy and criticism towards UNRWA, with accusations that the agency is harboring individuals involved in terrorism. Calls for a reevaluation of UNRWA's operations and funding have emerged, particularly from countries that contribute to the agency's budget.