"UNRWA Fires Staff Over Alleged Involvement in October 7 Attack"
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The United Nations agency providing aid to Palestinians in Gaza has fired multiple employees following allegations of their involvement in the Oct. 7 attack by Hamas on Israel, which killed around 1,200 people. The U.S. has temporarily paused additional funding for the agency while reviewing the allegations. UNRWA plays a critical role in supporting Palestinians fleeing the war in Gaza, with facilities repeatedly coming under fire. The agency's commissioner-general has called the allegations "shocking" and emphasized the importance of investigating the truth without delay.
- U.N. agency in Gaza fires employees over alleged involvement in Oct. 7 attack NPR
- UN agency fires staff members allegedly involved in October 7 attacks CNN
- UNRWA Is Investigating Charges of Workers’ Involvement in Oct. 7 Attacks The New York Times
- UNRWA fires 12 staffers who allegedly took part in October 7 Hamas terrorist attacks on Israel, US cuts funding New York Post
- Hamas attack: US pauses UNRWA funding over claims of staff involvement BBC.com
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