Berichten zufolge hat Israel noch keine Beweise dafür vorgelegt, dass UNRWA-Mitarbeiter Mitglieder terroristischer Gruppen sind

SS: In this article, we see a complex interplay of allegations, investigations, and international reactions that are central to the ongoing Israel-Gaza conflict. Israel has accused over 450 staff members of the UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) of being affiliated with terrorist groups, a claim that has led to a significant withholding of funds by multiple donor countries. However, the UN has yet to receive concrete evidence from Israel to support these allegations, as highlighted in a recent review led by former French foreign minister Catherine Colonna.

The review emphasizes UNRWA’s commitment to neutrality and its rigorous annual sharing of staff lists with regional authorities, including Israel, without prior concerns raised since 2011. Despite Israel’s severe accusations, which escalated to claims of over 2,135 UNRWA workers being linked to Hamas or Palestinian Islamic Jihad, the UN investigation remains ongoing, and UNRWA continues to encourage sharing of evidence to substantiate these claims.

This situation is pivotal as UNRWA plays a crucial role in providing essential services to millions of Palestinian refugees. The agency’s ability to continue these services is compromised by the funding suspensions, which followed Israel’s allegations. These developments come at a time when Gaza faces a dire humanitarian crisis exacerbated by recent military actions.