Israel Bans UNRWA Operations Amidst Terrorism Links
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Israel's parliament has enacted a law to prohibit the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) from operating in the country. This decision follows evidence that an UNRWA employee was involved in a deadly attack during Hamas' assault on October 7, 2022. Reports revealed that several UNRWA staff members participated in the attacks and held Israeli hostages. While UNRWA is banned, other U.N. agencies such as UNICEF and the World Food Program will continue their operations in Israel. Concerns about UNRWA's ties to Hamas have led to investigations and dismissals of staff members in the past.
- Israel's parliament has banned UNRWA due to connections with terrorism.
- Evidence links an UNRWA employee to attacks on Israelis during the Hamas assault.
- Other U.N. agencies will remain active in Israel despite the ban on UNRWA.
- Previous investigations led to the termination of multiple UNRWA employees for similar reasons.
What prompted Israel to ban UNRWA?
Israel banned UNRWA after confirming that an employee was involved in attacks against Israelis during Hamas' assault on October 7, 2022.
Are other U.N. agencies still operating in Israel?
Yes, other U.N. agencies such as UNICEF and the World Food Program will continue their operations in Israel despite the ban on UNRWA.
What has been the response to concerns about UNRWA's staff ties to terrorism?
There have been investigations leading to the dismissal of several UNRWA employees, with reports indicating that a significant percentage of their staff in Gaza may have connections to Hamas or other terrorist organizations.