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Nukhba commander who took part in 10/7 massacre eliminated

Mohammad Abu Itiwi, a Nukhba commander in the Al Bureij Battalion of Hamas' Central Camps Brigade who was employed by UNRWA since 2022 and led the attack on the Re'im bomb shelter, eliminated.

Nukhba commander who took part in 10/7 massacre eliminated

Sen. Tom Cotton:

'Biden's support for UNRWA funds terrorism, prolongs war'

Republican Senator writes to President Biden urging him to impose terrorism sanctions on UNRWA over its extensive ties to Hamas and to enforce legislation passed by Congress against UNRWA.

'Biden's support for UNRWA funds terrorism, prolongs war'

Nordic countries concerned over anti-UNRWA legislation

Five Nordic countries criticize bills against UNRWA introduced in the Knesset, say they "may fundamentally jeopardize the prospects for a two-state solution".

Nordic countries concerned over anti-UNRWA legislation

UNRWA is a front for terrorism

Israel must resist U.S., U.N. and E.U. pressure and outlaw any dealings with this handmaid of Hamas. UNRWA was officially created in the name of human rights for the relief of the plight of refugees, but it has turned into a terror-sponsoring organization. Opinion.

UNRWA is a front for terrorism

Sinwar was carrying UNRWA teacher's passport

A search of the Hamas leader's personal effects revealed, among other things, a passport belonging to a UNRWA employee.

Sinwar was carrying UNRWA teacher's passport

UNRWA chief warns:

'We're nearing a critical point'

UNRWA Commissioner-General Philippe Lazzarini says the agency is facing a combination of financial and political challenges which may result in its inability to continue operating in Gaza.

'We're nearing a critical point'

Palestinian Arabs livid

'Israel taking over UNRWA headquarters in Jerusalem'

PA chairman's spokesman accuses Israel of trying to eliminate the "refugee problem" and of making a decision that contradicts international law.

'Israel taking over UNRWA headquarters in Jerusalem'

No peace prize for UNRWA:

Japanese org. of atom bomb survivors wins Nobel Peace Prize

Nihon Hidankyo, also known as Hibakusha, a grassroots Japanese organization, was declared the winner of the 2024 Nobel Peace Prize today after UNRWA's nomination was criticized for its connections to Hamas.

Japanese org. of atom bomb survivors wins Nobel Peace Prize

A Nobel Peace Prize to UNRWA? Has the meaning of peace changed?

UNRWA nomination for a Nobel Peace Prize transforms ithe meaning of Terror and Peace, akin to how Pride contrasts with religious shame and Holocaust is degraded to an ordinary word.

A Nobel Peace Prize to UNRWA? Has the meaning of peace changed?

Hostage's mother:

'Inconceivable UNRWA could be nominated for Nobel Peace Prize'

Ayelet Samerano, mother of Yonatan Samerano who was murdered on October 7th and whose body was taken to Gaza by an UNRWA employee, reacts to nomination of UNRWA for prestigious peace award whose winner will be announced tomorrow.

'Inconceivable UNRWA could be nominated for Nobel Peace Prize'

Nobel Peace Prize:

Petition protesting UNRWA nomination quickly gaining traction

Im Tirtzu petition protesting UNRWA nomination for Nobel Peace Prize quickly gains 12,000 signatures. 'We call on the prize committee not to stain the Prize with the blood found on the hands of UNRWA employees.'

Petition protesting UNRWA nomination quickly gaining traction

UN chief:

'Israeli legislation against UNRWA would be a catastrophe'

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres says he expressed concerns about Israel's legislation to block UNRWA to Netanyahu: Such a measure would suffocate efforts to ease human suffering and tensions in Gaza and the entire Occupied Palestinian Territory.

'Israeli legislation against UNRWA would be a catastrophe'

Anti-UNRWA bill facing final approval

The Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee approves bill against UNRWA in second and third reading; to be brought to a Knesset plenary vote shortly.

Anti-UNRWA bill facing final approval

UNRWA head:

'I didn't know suspended employee was a Hamas commander'

Philippe Lazzarini, head of UN “Palestinian refugee” agency, denies knowing that UNRWA employee who was eliminated in Lebanon was a Hamas commander.

'I didn't know suspended employee was a Hamas commander'

Hamas member and Chairman of UNRWA teachers union eliminated

Several high-ranking terrorists eliminated, including Sharif Abu al-Amin, a senior Hamas official in Lebanon and chairman of UNRWA's teachers' union there. UN Watch was not surprised.

Hamas member and Chairman of UNRWA teachers union eliminated

Hamas announces:

Hamas commander in Lebanon eliminated in Israeli strike

Fatah Sharif Abu al-Amin, senior UNRWA employee and senior Hamas official, killed in strike in Lebanon.

Hamas commander in Lebanon eliminated in Israeli strike

UN chief:

'There is no alternative to UNRWA'

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres urges world leaders to increase support for UN agency for “Palestinian refugees”: We have failed the people of Gaza.

'There is no alternative to UNRWA'

UNRWA demands immunity for employees implicated in Oct. 7 attack

The UN, with the support of the US Department of Justice, claims that UNRWA employees who participated in the October 7th massacre have immunity from prosecution.

UNRWA demands immunity for employees implicated in Oct. 7 attack

Danon to UN:

Defeat of Hamas not only Israeli interest; humanitarian necessity

Israel's ambassador to the UN reminds the Security Council that 'the UNRWA workers who were killed last week are Hamas terrorists.'

Defeat of Hamas not only Israeli interest; humanitarian necessity

UNRWA:

'Israel wants to erase us'

UNRWA accuses Israel of trying to destroy the organization following the Israeli bombing against UNRWA workers in Gaza over Shabbat.

'Israel wants to erase us'

Likud MK at Austrian parliament:

'Stop funding UNRWA and the PA'

MK Ariel Kallner speaks at session in Austrian parliament which dealt with the fight against antisemitism and the latest developments in the Middle East and their impact on society.

'Stop funding UNRWA and the PA'

IDF: 3 of 9 Hamas terrorists killed in strike worked for UNRWA

Following reports UNRWA employees were killed in an IDF airstrike on a Hamas command center at the former Al Jaouni School, IDF releases names of 9 Hamas terrorists who were killed in the strike, including 3 who were also employed by UNRWA.

IDF: 3 of 9 Hamas terrorists killed in strike worked for UNRWA

UNRWA claims:

'Six of our workers were killed in Israeli strike in Gaza'

UN Secretary-General criticizes Israel over the alleged strike. Danon fires back: Terrorists operating out of civilian buildings previously used by UNRWA are not innocent.

'Six of our workers were killed in Israeli strike in Gaza'

Swiss Parliament votes to suspend support for UNRWA

Swiss Parliament’s lower house adopts motion to “immediately suspend” support UN agency for “Palestinian refugees”.

Swiss Parliament votes to suspend support for UNRWA

Co. Richard Kemp:

'Resuming UNRWA funds while undermining Israel morally bankrupt'

Former commander of British forces in Afghanistan tells Arutz Sheva the British govt. did not consider the optics of announcing the suspension of some arms sales to Israel right after Hamas executed 6 Israeli hostages.

'Resuming UNRWA funds while undermining Israel morally bankrupt'

UNRWA bags with explosives found near Gaza school

While carrying out intelligence-based searches in the area near the schools’ compound, the troops of the 50th Battalion located a large amount of weapons, among them: rifles, explosives, military vests, and intelligence documents of Hamas.

UNRWA bags with explosives found near Gaza school

UNRWA:

The humanitarian snake head is harder to beat than proxy armies

And UNRWA is a proxy of the humanitarian snake head. Opinion

The humanitarian snake head is harder to beat than proxy armies

Watch:

Rocket launchers placed next to UNRWA storehouses destroyed

Hamas fires rockets at Israeli communities from launchers embedded next to humanitarian aid warehouses in southern Gaza; IDF destroys the launchers.

Rocket launchers placed next to UNRWA storehouses destroyed

UNRWA Is complicit in terror; Disband it

The UN's August 5 announcement that it fired additional employees from UNRWA for possible involvement in Hamas's Oct. 7 attacks against Israel is meaningless propaganda.

UNRWA Is complicit in terror; Disband it

Human Rights Expert:

UNRWA probe 'sad, pathetic testamant to rot at UN's core'

Professor Anne Bayefsky, the Director of the Touro Institute on Human Rights tells Arutz Sheva the UN's acknowledgement 9 UNRWA employees 'may' have participated in October 7 massacre proves UNRWA's support must be immediately cut off.

UNRWA probe 'sad, pathetic testamant to rot at UN's core'

Hostage's mother:

This is how we exposed UNRWA's hypocrisy to the world

Ayelet Samerano tells about the moment she stood up to the UNRWA CEO and demanded answers in front of hundreds: 'You kidnapped my son. Where is he?'

This is how we exposed UNRWA's hypocrisy to the world

Foreign Ministry on UNRWA:

'Too little too late, but the truth is starting to come to light'

Foreign Ministry responds to UN probe which acknowledged that UNRWA employees may have been involved in October 7 massacre: The UN must fire them immediately and not sweep the issue under the rug.

'Too little too late, but the truth is starting to come to light'

COGAT on UNRWA:

'Support valid humanitarian organizations in Gaza'

Unit for Coordination of Government Activities in the Territories responds to UN probe on UNRWA employees' involvement in October 7 massacre: The fact that a UN organization was infiltrated by a terror organization should be a concern to all humanitarians.

'Support valid humanitarian organizations in Gaza'

Amb. Erdan:

'UNRWA investigation a disgrace, too little, too late'

Israel's UN ambassador reacts to OIOS investigation finding 9 UNRWA employees "may" have participated in October 7 massacre, demands resignation of Secretary-General and closing of UNRWA.

'UNRWA investigation a disgrace, too little, too late'

UN admits UNRWA employees may have been involved in 10/7 massacre

Office of Internal Oversight Services completes investigation into accusations 19 UNRWA employees took part in October 7 massacre, says there is evidence to say 9 "may have" done so.

UN admits UNRWA employees may have been involved in 10/7 massacre

Mother confronts UNRWA head:

'UNRWA kidnapped my son, I want him back'

Ayelet Samerano, whose murdered son Yonatan was kidnapped to Gaza by an UNRWA worker on October 7th, confronted UNRWA Secretary-General Philippe Lazzarini during a celebration in Switzerland.

'UNRWA kidnapped my son, I want him back'

EU foreign policy chief:

'Israel's legislation against UNRWA is nonsense'

EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell speaks out against bill passed in the Knesset this week outlawing UN agency for “Palestinian refugees”: It amounts to targeting regional stability.

'Israel's legislation against UNRWA is nonsense'

MKs against UNRWA:

'No immunity for supporters of terrorism'

The Knesset has approved several bills declaring the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East a terrorist organization.

'No immunity for supporters of terrorism'

'Embarrassing betrayal of Israel'

Telegraph attacks new British government

A column published in the Daily Telegraph claims that the new British Foreign Minister’s decision to renew funding for UNRWA is ‘a source of deep concern.’

Telegraph attacks new British government

IDF forces raid UNRWA terror building in Gaza City

IDF uncovers hidden weapons located in a multi-story building and a terrorist's apartment in the Gaza City area.

IDF forces raid UNRWA terror building in Gaza City

Hid inside UNRWA complex:

Hamas military intelligence officer eliminated in Gaza

IDF strikes Hamas terrorists who operated inside an UNRWA complex in the area of Zeytoun, eliminates Adel Hamdiya, who was responsible for gathering intelligence in preparation for October 7th massacre.

Hamas military intelligence officer eliminated in Gaza

New UK Foreign Secretary restores UNRWA funding

Foreign Secretary David Lammy said he was 'appalled by the allegations that UNRWA staff were involved in the 7th October attacks.'

New UK Foreign Secretary restores UNRWA funding

'Downright dangerous'

UN spokesman decries Israeli official's comments on UNRWA chief

UN spokesman denounces spokesman in Netanyahu’s office who said UNRWA chief Lazzarini is "a Jew-killing enabler".

UN spokesman decries Israeli official's comments on UNRWA chief

IDF strikes terrorists who operated in UNRWA school in Nuseirat

The IAF struck a company commander in the Islamic Jihad's Naval Unit in western Khan Younis.

IDF strikes terrorists who operated in UNRWA school in Nuseirat

COGAT:

'UNRWA is simply trying to evade responsibility'

Major General Ghassan Alian lashes out at UNRWA on Twitter for their criticisms of the IDF raid of the UNRWA facility that was completed today.

'UNRWA is simply trying to evade responsibility'

UNRWA chief:

'We dispute key claim in lawsuit by October 7 victims'

UNRWA head Philippe Lazzarini tells JNS the agency disputes allegation that UNRWA helped funnel millions of dollars to Hamas by insisting on paying employee salaries and other expenses in US dollars, rather than Israeli shekels.

'We dispute key claim in lawsuit by October 7 victims'

Central Gaza Strip:

IDF strikes terrorists in UNRWA school

The IDF emphasized that Prior to the strike, numerous steps were taken in order to mitigate the risk of harming civilians, including the use of precise munitions and additional intelligence.

IDF strikes terrorists in UNRWA school

UN chief:

'There's no alternative to UNRWA'

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres declares there is no alternative to UN agency for “Palestinian refugees”, urges countries to donate funds.

'There's no alternative to UNRWA'

Watch:

IDF commandos raid UNRWA compound

The IDF published documentation of the Commando Brigade's raid on the UNRWA headquarters in the Sabra neighborhood in Gaza City - there terrorists who fled Shuja'iyya barricaded themselves.

IDF commandos raid UNRWA compound

IDF successfully evacuates civilians from UNRWA headquarters

Following successful evacuation of civilians from UNRWA headquarters, IDF carries out targeted raid, eliminating dozens of terrorists and confiscating weapons.

IDF successfully evacuates civilians from UNRWA headquarters

Intel on terrorists at the scene

IDF operating in UNRWA headquarters in Gaza

Intelligence reveals Hamas, Islamic Jihad, terror infrastructure at UNRWA headquarters in Gaza City, efforts underway to safely evacuate uninvolved civilians from the area.

IDF operating in UNRWA headquarters in Gaza

IDF strikes terrorists in buildings near UNRWA's Al-Jaouni School

Terrorists used structures near UNRWA school as a hideout, directing and carrying out attacks against IDF troops from the buildings, which served as operational infrastructure.

IDF strikes terrorists in buildings near UNRWA's Al-Jaouni School

IAF strikes terrorists operating in UNRWA schools

IDF says Hamas terrorists used 2 schools in Gaza City area as hideouts from which its operatives planned, directed, and carried out numerous terror attacks against IDF troops operating in the Gaza Strip.

IAF strikes terrorists operating in UNRWA schools

Likud MK to Housing Min.:

Take steps to evacuate UNRWA campus in Jerusalem

Likud MK Amit Halevi demands Housing Minister Yitzhak Goldknopf evacuate UNRWA campus in Jerusalem, after UNRWA ignored demands to leave the site.

Take steps to evacuate UNRWA campus in Jerusalem

Footage from Rafah:

IDF destroys tunnel route near UNRWA school

The 12th Brigade, under the command of the 162nd Division, has been conducting precise, intelligence-based, targeted operations in the Rafah area for the past few weeks.

IDF destroys tunnel route near UNRWA school

Watch:

IDF tanks return to Shejaiya

IDF begins operating in Shejaiya area, strikes terrorist operating from within a humanitarian area in central Gaza overnight.

IDF tanks return to Shejaiya

Contradicting UNRWA claims:

Israeli data reports on 16% of Gaza buildings destroyed in war

UN refugee agency UNRWA errs in report that over 50% of buildings in Gaza had been completely destroyed.

Israeli data reports on 16% of Gaza buildings destroyed in war

UN Official:

'Rampant smuggling, looting, and blocked aid deliveries in Gaza'

A new report warns that the breakdown of civil order has exacerbated humanitarian crises caused by the war by preventing aid deliveries from reaching those in need of them.

'Rampant smuggling, looting, and blocked aid deliveries in Gaza'

Israelis who lost loved ones on October 7 sue UNRWA

Approximately 100 Israelis will file a lawsuit in New York, accusing UNRWA of crimes against humanity and aiding a terror organization in perpetrating a massacre.

Israelis who lost loved ones on October 7 sue UNRWA

IDF strikes Hamas and Islamic Jihad terrorists in former UNRWA HQ

According to the IDF, before the strike, many precautionary measures were taken to reduce the risk of harming civilians.

IDF strikes Hamas and Islamic Jihad terrorists in former UNRWA HQ