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USAID Investigation Finds Four More UNRWA Employees Linked to October 7 Attacks
A recent USAID investigation identified four additional UNRWA employees who participated in the October 7, 2023, attacks and have affiliations with Hamas. To date, such investigations have resulted in the suspension or disbarment of 21 individuals involved in the attacks or linked to Hamas. The attacks involved infiltrations into Gaza border communities, resulting in 1,200 deaths.
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A recent investigation by the U.S. The investigation's findings add to previous cases, bringing the total number of individuals suspended or disbarred to 21. These individuals either took part in the October 7 attacks or had connections to Hamas, according to the report.
Background on the Attacks The October 7, 2023, events involved Hamas militants, Palestinian civilians, UNRWA workers, and media members entering Gaza border communities. This led to the deaths of 1,200 people and destruction in areas such as Kibbutz Be’eri.
USAID's actions reflect efforts to address affiliations with Hamas within UNRWA. The suspensions and disbarments aim to ensure compliance with organizational standards. Further details on the investigation were not provided in the report.
