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“The minority of states still funding UNRWA despite revelations of its staff’s involvement in the Oct. 7 massacre must suspend funds immediately,” said Eylon Levy, an Israeli spokesman.
The visit, aimed at preparing for the return home of north Gaza residents, comes amid reports that Hamas is attempting to reestablish a foothold there.
Around 10% of the agency’s 12,000-strong Gaza staff have ties to Islamist terror groups.
António Guterres didn’t mention Jews in a clip shared on social media, but his full statement did and quoted former chief rabbi Jonathan Sacks.
Meirav Eilon Shahar, Israel’s representative to the United Nations in Geneva, issued a statement for International Holocaust Remembrance Day.
Pramila Patten will “report back on what she has seen or what she has heard” about Hamas’s sexual violence on Oct. 7 but isn’t empowered to conduct a formal investigation.
Rabbis for Ceasefire protested inside the sensitive U.N Security Council chamber on Jan. 9.
The terror group is facing growing counterstrikes in the wake of its attacks on international shipping.
“Holocaust survivors who are now also survivors of Oct. 7 are a living testament to the perseverance of the Jewish people,” said American-Israeli entrepreneur David Yaari.
“Israel retains a responsibility to protect civilians, including, humanitarian personnel and sites,” said Adrienne Watson, a National Security Council spokeswoman.
Majed Al Ansari accused the Israeli prime minister of “undermining the mediation process, for reasons that appear to serve his political career.”
“Iran’s terror will reach all of you. We all know this,” said Israel’s UN ambassador.
