Israeli Foreign Minister Israel Katz suggested that Israel will try to stop the United Nations Palestine Refugee Agency (UNRWA) from operating in Gaza after the war, saying it “will not be part of the day after.”
It follows allegations that agency officials were involved in the October 7 attacks on Israel.
Katz posted a statement to X on Saturday “commending the US government for its decision to cease funding” for UNRWA.
Commending the US government for its decision to cease funding to @UNRWA after it was revealed that some of its employees were involved in the heinous massacre on #October7.
We have been warning for years: @UNRWA perpetuates the refugee issue, obstructs peace, and serves as a…
— ישראל כ”ץ Israel Katz (@Israel_katz) January 27, 2024
“We have been warning for years,” said Katz, “UNRWA perpetuates the refugee issue, obstructs peace and serves as a civilian arm of Hamas in Gaza.”
On Friday, an Israeli official told CNN that Israel shared information about 12 officials allegedly involved in the October 7 attacks with UNRWA and the US. The official did not share further details about the alleged actions of the 12 former agents.
“UNRWA is not the solution – many of its officials are affiliated with Hamas with murderous ideologies, aiding terrorist activities and preserving its authority,” said Katz.
CNN has reached out to UNRWA and Israeli authorities regarding the information Israel provided to UNRWA and the nature of UNRWA officials' alleged involvement on October 7.
Israel's relations with the UN have deteriorated in recent months after senior UN officials repeatedly condemned the country's military approach to the war in Gaza.
Source: CNN Brasil
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