

Evening Edition: UN Watchdog Says UNRWA Should Be Dismantled
6 snips Jan 7, 2025
In a compelling conversation, Hillel Neuer, Executive Director of UN Watch and a global advocate for UN reform, argues that the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) should be dismantled. He highlights allegations of UNRWA's ties to Hamas and questions its effectiveness in aiding Palestinian refugees. Neuer emphasizes that the agency fosters dependency rather than finding sustainable solutions. He also discusses recent reports on the treatment of hostages taken by Hamas, calling for urgent changes in humanitarian aid approaches.
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UNRWA's True Goal
- UNRWA's stated mission is humanitarian aid, but its actual goal is to perpetuate Palestinian refugee status.
- This dependency serves their ultimate aim of dismantling Israel.
UN Relief Agencies: Korea vs. Palestine
- A UN relief agency for Korea existed for only three years after the Korean War.
- UNRWA, by contrast, has operated since 1948, highlighting its unique and problematic longevity.
UNRWA's Pathological Agenda
- UNRWA's purpose is not resettlement, unlike other UN refugee agencies.
- It actively promotes the idea of 'return' to Israel, implying its dismantling, even to Palestinians with other citizenships.