How the Oct 7 Hamas terror attacks exposed long-running concerns about UNRWA, new film charges
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A new documentary scrutinizes UNRWA’s origins, leadership and political mission, featuring former officials and classroom footage as critics argue the agency has helped prolong the conflict.
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The development comes weeks after the United Nations General Assembly voted to renew UNRWA’s mandate through 2029, despite growing opposition and abstentions from several Western countries. The renewal followed months of controversy surrounding the agency after Israeli authorities provided videos that show UNRWA employees participating in the Hamas-led Oct. 7, 2023 massacre. Those allegations remain under investigation, and UNRWA has said it dismissed several staff members following the claims.
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