United States of America It was announced on Friday temporary suspension financing for UN Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) following allegations that several members of its staff It was claimed that they participated in the attacks of the armed wing Hamas against israel On October 7.
“United States of America extremely concerned about the accusations what about? twelve UNRWA staff In the statement made by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, it was stated that Hamas may have been involved in the terrorist attack against Israel.
US diplomacy announced that it was “temporarily suspending additional funding to UNRWA”. “Review these accusations and the measures taken by the United Nations to address these problems.
US acknowledges agency’s role so far “Essential role” in providing aid such as food and medicine to Palestiniansand “saved lives.”
He therefore emphasized that “it is important that UNRWA addresses these allegations and takes appropriate corrective measures.”
In this sense, the United States Secretary of State, Anthony Blinken, He spoke to the general secretary on Thursday UN, Antonio Guterresfor “Demand a prompt and thorough investigation” of this matter.”
President’s administration Joe Biden He also contacted the Israeli Government to “request further information about these accusations.” “All those who participated in the heinous attacks on October 7 must be held fully accountable,” the State Department said. he emphasized.
The White House later announced: Will consider taking further measures regarding UNRWA “depending on the outcome” of the investigations. “We will consider additional changes to our relationship with UNRWA,” a National Security Council spokesman said. John Kirbyat a press conference.
Dismissal of several members
UNRWA announced this Friday Decision to terminate the contracts of some personnel who allegedly participated in the attacks and launch an investigation to clarify the facts.
Israel He repeatedly accused UNRWA of complicity with Hamas He assured that some members in Gaza were actually militants of the Islamist group; This was something the UN had always rejected.
more than that 30,000 employeesUNRWA The largest organization outside the Government of the Gaza Strip.
The Gaza war broke out on October 7, when the armed wing of Hamas committed a massacre in Israel. 1,200 people. Since then, Israel’s assault on the Strip has left many behind. 26,000 deadAccording to Gaza officials, there is an unprecedented humanitarian crisis.