Dossier details Israel’s allegations against UNRWA employees

Details emerge regarding UNRWA workers’ alleged involvement in Hamas attacks

Recent reports have finally revealed the details of Israel’s accusations against staff members of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) in Gaza. These allegations claim the involvement of UNRWA workers in activities related to Hamas-led attacks on Oct. 7, as reported by the New York Times.

According to a dossier provided to the U.S., Israeli surveillance accuses 12 UNRWA employees of various offenses. These include the alleged abduction of a woman from Israel and the involvement in the transportation of a deceased Israeli soldier’s body into Gaza. One of the workers is also accused of participating in the Be’eri kibbutz massacre, where 97 people lost their lives. Notably, the dossier identifies 10 of the accused as members of Hamas, with another linked to Palestinian militants.

UNRWA is an organization established post-1948 Arab-Israeli war to assist displaced Palestinians. It has already dismissed several employees implicated in the report. An extensive investigation is underway to ascertain the validity of these claims and whether UNRWA facilities were misused for militant purposes.

In response to these developments, several countries, including the U.S., Australia, Canada, the U.K., Italy, Germany, Switzerland, Finland, and the Netherlands, have paused funding to UNRWA. In contrast, countries like Ireland and Norway continue to support the agency, acknowledging its critical role in addressing the humanitarian needs in Gaza.

Source: Newsroom