Consensus reached, time's up for UNRWA: Israel's Knesset says enough to 'toxic aid' - comment

• Published date: 29 October 2024
• Author: ZVIKA KLEIN
• Publication title: Jerusalem Post, The: Web Edition Articles (Israel)

What the world often misses is that for Israel, UNRWA represents not just an ineffective aid organization but a security liability and a symbol of entrenchment. The October 7 attack was a devastating tipping point, with reports surfacing that some UNRWA employees were involved in those violent acts against Israel. For Israelis, this allegation confirms a deeply rooted belief that the agency has, at best, failed to remain neutral and, at worst, is complicit in perpetuating the conflict

The heart of the issue

Western countries have pressured UNRWA for years to...