Israeli FM Accuses Guterres and UNRWA of Aiding Terrorism in International Report
Tel Aviv [ Israel On Monday, as legal proceedings at the International Court of Justice reconvened, they took up cases related to the conflict with Hamas. Israel i Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar criticized the hearing, labeling it a "disgraceful" effort to "politically manipulate and exploit the legal system" with the intent of "undermining legitimacy." Israel .
In his briefing to reporters in Jerusalem, Sa'ar emphasized that Israel would choose not to take part in the hearings in The Hague.
"We chose not to collaborate with this spectacle," Sa'ar stated. "It is not Israel That ought to be under scrutiny but not the UN and UNRWA He alleged that the United Nations Relief and Works Agency, responsible for coordinating significant portions of Gaza’s humanitarian assistance, employs more than 1,400 recognized terrorists such as Mohammed Abu Itiwi, a Hamas leader implicated in the October 7 atrocity. The videos clearly show Abu Itiwi involved in both killing and abducting individuals during these events. Israel "is close to Kibbutz Re'im," Sa'ar stated.
Sa'ar likewise criticized UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, stating that he did not take action even after multiple instances. Israel i warnings about UNRWA 's ties to terrorism.
He understood what was occurring. UNRWA Before and after October 7, he failed to take any action to stop the atrocities," Sa'ar stated. "He keeps trying to cover up the crimes." UNRWA "And its terrorist operatives," Sa'ar stated.
The ICJ proceedings center around Israel 'S commitments to ease the delivery of humanitarian assistance to Palestinians in Gaza, as requested by the UN General Assembly. Nevertheless, Sa'ar contended that this represented yet another prejudiced move by the UN and its agencies targeting Israel. Israel , tagging the UN as "corrupt, antagonistic Israel ", and antisemitic." He charged the global organization with consistently subverting Israel 'right to protect itself, referring to earlier ICJ decisions that were aimed at Israel Actions taken after the October 7 Hamas assault.
"This marks the fourth legal action against Israel "in the courts following the October 7 massacre," Sa'ar pointed out, recalling previous instances intended to criminalize Israel Initially, they propagate blood libels alleging Israel Then, they tried to obstruct Israel 's entitlement to obtain weapons for personal protection, followed by a decision against Israel s historical claim to its territory. Now, they are trying to compel us to collaborate with an entity that has been penetrated by terrorists.
Sa'ar also pointed out the possible bias within the tribunal by mentioning Nawaf Salam, the Lebanese Prime Minister and former President of the ICJ, who had previously referred to it. Israel an "enemy state." He questioned the fairness of a judge with such prejudices, asking, "Shouldn't a biased judge disqualify himself?"
UNRWA has faced criticism for Israel Some officials are calling for the agency to lose its power in Gaza and have its funding cut off due to reports that some employees were involved in the October 7 attacks carried out by Hamas.
The Palestinian refugees stand out as the sole group having their own distinct United Nations agency. All other global refugees come under the jurisdiction of the UN High Commissioner for Refugees.
At the beginning of January, UN Watch, a monitoring group based in Geneva, leveled accusations against UNRWA Of forming an " unholy alliance" with Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad. The 55-page report accuses Philippe Lazzarini, UNRWA Complaints against the Commissioner-General and his associates for facilitating infiltration by Hamas and other terrorist organizations.
Based on the report, more than 10 percent of UNRWA 'Senior educators in Gaza include members of Hamas or the Palestinian Islamic Jihad.' Israel The authorities have additionally claimed that hundreds of UNRWA Of the 13,000 Gaza-based employees, which include educators, who are actively part of Hamas. The study also revealed that terrorist organizations exert their influence over these individuals. UNRWA Policies, instilled in Palestinian children via agency schools, along with setting up military structures nearby, were part of this approach. UNRWA 's Gaza facilities.
Over 100 survivors from the October 7 assaults carried out by Hamas have initiated a $1 billion lawsuit against them. UNRWA In June, the lawsuit accused the organization of "assisting and facilitating" the terrorist group. The primary claimant, an 84-year-old woman named Ditza Heiman from Kibbutz Nir Oz, alleged she was detained for seven weeks in the residence of a Palestinian man who claimed affiliation with the terrorists. UNRWA instructor at an all-boys institution. The lawsuit further claims that UNRWA implemented an employee compensation program to support Hamas, which contravenes UN guidelines.
A minimum of 1,180 individuals lost their lives, with an additional 252 being affected. Israel and foreign nationals were seized during Hamas's assaults. Israel Communities close to the Gaza border were affected on October 7. Out of the 59 remaining hostages, approximately 36 are thought to have perished. (ANI/TPS)