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UN Fires 9 UNRWA Employees After Internal Investigation Finds Possible Involvement in October 7 Hamas Attack

Aug 5, 2024, 05:09 PM

The United Nations has announced the termination of nine employees from the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestinian Refugees (UNRWA) following an internal investigation. The probe revealed that these staff members may have been involved in the October 7, 2023, Hamas attack on Israel. This incident, which led to significant casualties, has been a point of contention, with previous reports suggesting possible involvement of UNRWA personnel. The Wall Street Journal had earlier reported claims from Israeli authorities about UNRWA's ties to militant groups, which could not be verified at the time. The recent UN findings have led to renewed scrutiny and criticism of UNRWA's operations and affiliations. This revelation comes after the U.S. and other countries defunded UNRWA by $450 million, citing concerns over the alleged involvement of 12,000 Gaza employees with militant groups.