Israel hits back at 15 countries, EU over criticism of UNRWA compound seizure
The ministry referred to a report by the USAID Office of Inspector General which concluded that more than 100 UNRWA employees participated in the October 7 Hamas attack.
The Israeli Foreign Ministry has strongly criticized a joint statement by 15 countries and the European Union, condemning Israel's seizure of UNRWA facilities in eastern Jerusalem and the entry into a UNRWA training center in Kalandia. The statement, signed by various countries, reaffirmed their support for UNRWA and argued that Israel's actions were illegal, as UN facilities are protected under international law.
In response, the Israeli Foreign Ministry dismissed the statement, claiming that UNRWA is a breeding ground for terrorism and that the organization has never had permission to use the site. The ministry also alleged that UNRWA employees participated in the Hamas attack on October 7. This dispute stems from a recent raid by Israeli police on the UNRWA training compound in Kafr Akab, following a directive from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
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