‘Extremely troubled’ by allegations 12 UNRWA staff took part in Oct. 7 attack, US suspends funding
"I have taken the decision to immediately terminate the contracts of these staff members and launch an investigation," said Philippe Lazzarini, UNRWA commissioner-general.
“We welcome the decision to conduct such an investigation and Secretary General Guterres’s pledge to take decisive action to respond, should the allegations prove accurate,” Miller said. “We also welcome the U.N.’s announcement of a ‘comprehensive and independent’ review of UNRWA.”
“There must be complete accountability for anyone who participated in the heinous attacks of Oct. 7,” Miller added.
I completely agree, UNRWA and indeed the UN must be beyond reproach.
Again:
“UNRWA reiterates its condemnation in the strongest possible terms of the abhorrent attacks of Oct. 7 and calls for the immediate and unconditional release of all Israeli hostages and their safe return to their families,” he added. “These shocking allegations come as more than 2 million people in Gaza depend on lifesaving assistance that the agency has been providing since the war began. Anyone who betrays the fundamental values of the United Nations also betrays those whom we serve in Gaza, across the region and elsewhere around the world.”
We all do.
Just a few points.
1] UNRWA has over 10,000 employees in Gaza.
2] These are allegations.
3] Israel has long hated UNRWA [as can be seen in the link above [Jewish News Syndicate]]
Let us hope the investigation is rapid and any bad actors are removed.
Gaza needs all the humanitarian assistance it can get, and any further delay can be fatal, and UNRWA is the only organization that can provide it efficiently.