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Evening Edition: UN Watchdog Says UNRWA Should Be Dismantled
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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- The UN Watchdog asserts that UNRWA perpetuates Palestinian refugee status for political motives, undermining genuine assistance and resettlement efforts.
- UNRWA's educational practices have alarmingly contributed to terrorism, with reports indicating that the majority of October 7th attackers were alumni of its schools.
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UNRWA's Misguided Purpose
The UN Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) is accused of perpetuating the refugee status of Palestinians instead of helping them resettle. Unlike other UN agencies aimed at resettling refugees, UNRWA has maintained the Palestinian refugee status for generations, with over five billion dollars in aid from the U.S. and other nations without facilitating any meaningful resettlement. Critics argue that this dependency serves a political agenda aimed at eliminating Israel rather than genuinely assisting Palestinian people. UNRWA’s narrative promotes a sense of entitlement to return to territory within Israel, fostering a mindset of resistance as part of its educational mandate.
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