Former Israeli diplomat Shahar Azani joins ‘Outnumbered’ after United Nations refuses to condemn Hamas. A House Committee is expected to launch an investigation into a United Nations agency that provides aid to Palestinians for alleged ties to Hamas, according to a report.
The House Foreign Affairs Committee is planning to investigate the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestinian refugees in the Near East, also known as UNRWA, for its alleged connections with Hamas. Republican Representative Darrell Issa from California stated that there is extensive evidence of a troubling connection between UNRWA and Hamas, and it is far deeper than what was previously known. The committee aims to uncover the extent of UNRWA’s knowledge, actions, and potential concealment of information.
Troubling reports regarding UNRWA have emerged since the October 7 terrorist attack in Israel carried out by Hamas. According to the Jerusalem Post, an Israeli citizen held hostage by Hamas claimed to have been held for 50 days in an attic belonging to a UNRWA teacher.
Under former President Trump’s administration, the State Department had cut ties with UNRWA in 2018, labeling it as an “irredeemably flawed operation.” However, President Biden reestablished the relationship in June 2021.
The investigation into UNRWA’s alleged ties to Hamas has gained support from Republican Representative Brian Mast of Florida, who chairs the House Committee’s oversight subcommittee.
The House Committee’s decision to launch this investigation sheds light on the ongoing conflicts in the Middle East and the complexities surrounding aid organizations operating in the region. The outcome of the investigation could have significant implications for the United Nations’ role in providing aid to Palestinians and addressing the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
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