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UNRWA Dismisses 70 Gaza Staff Amidst Allegations of Hamas Ties

Jun 13, 2026 06:28 AM CT Gaza Strip UNRWA, Hamas, Gaza, Israel, Aid Agency, Political Pressure

Summary

UNRWA has dismissed 70 staff members in Gaza following Israeli accusations that the agency is infiltrated by Hamas operatives. While a pro-Israel watchdog welcomed the move, UNRWA maintains that the dismissals do not validate the claims of systemic infiltration. This development highlights ongoing tensions regarding the role of international aid agencies in conflict zones and Israel's pressure to sever perceived links between humanitarian infrastructure and militant groups.

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Pro-Israel watchdog welcomes move but accuses refugee agency for Palestinians of hypocrisy in refusing to openly acknowledge links to Hamas; UNRWA: Dismissals not a validation of claims The post UNRWA fires 70 Gaza staffers amid Israeli accusations agency riddled with Hamas operatives appeared fi...

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T3 Times of Israel

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Israel NEUTRAL

Accused UNRWA of being riddled with Hamas operatives, prompting the dismissals.

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STANDARD UNRWA Terminates 70 Gaza Staff Amid Israeli Allegations of Hamas Collaboration

"The new event and recent event 5 describe the exact same incident: UNRWA dismissing 70 staff in Gaza due to allegations of Hamas ties. They are duplicate reports of the same administrative action."