The Daily The U.N. Scandal Threatening Crucial Aid to Gaza
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Feb 6, 2024 
Patrick Kingsley, Jerusalem bureau chief for The New York Times, provides crucial insights on the humanitarian crisis in Gaza following shocking allegations against U.N. relief workers. He discusses how these allegations have led to major funding suspensions, including from the U.S., and the implications for aid in the region. The conversation also highlights the complex role of the U.N. Relief and Works Agency in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and the dire consequences of tightening financial support amidst an escalating crisis.
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UNRWA Accusations
- In a meeting about aid delivery, Israeli diplomats accused UNRWA employees of participating in the October 7th attack.
- The head of UNRWA, Philippe Lazzarini, subsequently fired nine employees, with two believed dead and one possibly involved in the attack itself.
Funding Suspension Impact
- Suspending funding for UNRWA could severely worsen the humanitarian crisis in Gaza.
- This comes at a time when more aid is needed, highlighting the conflict's devastating impact.
Dossier Allegations
- Kingsley and Bergman investigated the accusations against UNRWA staff by reviewing the Israeli dossier.
- The dossier included allegations of involvement in the Be'ri raid, kidnapping, and capturing a soldier's corpse, based on wiretaps and geolocation.