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February 16, 2024

Israel Defense Minister Gallant: More than 30 UNRWA workers assisted in October 7 attack

UNRWA facilities, southern Gaza (Photo courtesy Flash 90)
"Defense Minister Yoav Gallant revealed on Friday, during a briefing to foreign reporters, the details of 12 Hamas terrorists who were employed by UNRWA, the UN agency for 'Palestinian refugees', and who participated in the massacre on October 7.

Gallant also told reporters that Israel has found intelligence that more than 30 of UNRWA’s employees actively participated in the massacre, and assisted in the kidnapping of civilians and soldiers.

During the briefing, the foreign reporters were presented with figures showing that 12% of the 13,000 employees of UNRWA are connected to the terrorist organizations in Gaza, and 1,468 of the employees are even active in those organizations.

In addition, the Minister of Defense presented to the reporters a video from security cameras at the Erez crossing on October 7, in which paramedics from the Palestinian Red Crescent are seen helping to evacuate an injured terrorist from Hamas’ Nukhba unit..."
Date
February 16, 2024
Title
Gallant: More than 30 UNRWA workers assisted in October 7 attack, Arutz Sheva
Author(s)
Elad Benari
Original Source
https://www.israelnationalnews.com/news/385339
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