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Israel’s ambassador to United NationsDanny Danon, has formally notified the UN Secretary General, Antonio Guterres, of Israel’s demand for the United Nations Relief and Works for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) to cease its operations in Jerusalem and evacuate its premises before January 30, 2025.
The directive follows the recent legislation approved by the Israeli Knést, ending Israel’s agreements with Unrwa and citing national security concerns.
In a letter addressed to Guterres, Danon described the justification behind the decision, emphasizing “the acute national security risks raised by the generalized infiltration of UNRWA’s ranks by Hamas and other terrorist organizations.” He also accused the agency not to address the long -standing concerns of Israel and compromise his “fundamental obligation to impartiality and neutrality out of repair.”
The UN vehicle enters the UNRWA offices in Jerusalem. Jerusalem, April 2, 2024. (Yoav Dudkevitch/TPS photo)
President Donald TrumpHe has also been a unrwa vocal critic, Fund retention That is why during his first term as president. The United States had previously been the largest donor in UNRWA, contributing more than $ 350 million annually. In March, Congress agreed to reduce funds to the controversial agency for a year.
A spokesman for the UN Secretary General told Fox News Digital: “The Secretary General has been clear in the need to maintain support for UNRWA, which is the spine of UN operations in the occupied Palestinian territory.”
Danon’s letter stated that the “months of good faith commitment” to the United Nations failed to produce results, accusing Unrwa of abusing their immunity to avoid local laws and regulations. He underlined Israel’s legal position, stating that “state is not required to help and cooperate with an entity that undermines its national security.”
The FDI and ISA eliminated the Hamas terrorist, commander of Nukhba, Mohammad Abu Itiwi. He was involved in the murder and kidnapping of Israeli civilians on October 7. Itiwi worked for Unrwa according to the Israelis. (Spokesman unit of the FDI)
Anne Bayefsky, director of the Institute of Human Rights and president of Holocaust and president of Human Rights Voices, said Fox News Digital said Israel’s move has a lot of time. “UNRWA is a cash cow for the United Nations, and also for the so -called Palestinian refugees who, in contrast to refugees anywhere else in the world, inherit their refugee state while the Jews are still there. Generations of Palestinians to hate To the Jews next door and spend their lives seeking to end Israel instead of living in peace. “
Israel’s ambassador, Danny Danon, talks to the members of the media before the United Nations Security Council meeting, after a ballistic missile attack against Israel, at the UN headquarters in the city of New York, USA, October 2, 2024. Reuters/Stephani Spindel
The legislation approved by the Israeli KNESET includes two complementary bills that cut all ties between Israel and UNRWA, including the termination of diplomatic visas and services provided to the agency. The bills received overwhelming support from the members of the coalition and the opposition of the KNESET.
Critics of legislation, including The Biden administrationThey have warned that it could create a humanitarian crisis for the millions of Palestinians who depend on the UNRWA for education, health and basic services.
During a UN Press Conference on Friday, a spokesman answered the questions about the situation, stating: “We are in contact, but we have continued emphasizing UNRWA’s indispensability.” When asked about contingency plans if Israeli legislation is implemented, the spokesman said: “We will see what the future brings. Obviously, we are doing our maximum and Unrwa will do everything possible to continue providing help to people under our mandate , as much as we can. “
The photos published by the Israeli Defense Force show three people that the Israeli military claim that they are Hamas terrorists within a Unrwa complex in Rafah. (IDF)
Before the Israeli letter became public, A UNRWA spokeswoman He had previously told Fox News Digital that they did not have a plan for the ongoing operations once the prohibition begins.
The spokesman said that “UNRWA has the most solid systems compared to other United Nations agencies when it comes to adherence to the principle of neutrality with respect to our programs we do and our staff.”
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In August, the General Commissioner of the UNRWA, Philippe Lazzarini, confirmed the probable participation of UNRWA employees in the massacre of October 7. He later confirmed that at least nine UNRWA employees were fired after an internal investigation.
Danon asked the United Nations to “put an end to the unprecedented infiltration and abuse of an UN organ by terrorist organizations” to restore UN credibility.
