The investigation was launched in January after Israel accused some UNRWA employees of participating in the attack that left 1,200 people in Israel dead.
“The evidence obtained by OIOS indicated that the UNRWA staff members may have been involved in the armed attacks of 7 October 2023,” OIOS said in a statement.
Nonetheless, UNWRA in January said that it had terminated the accused employees’ contracts.
They also reviewed UNRWA employees’ communications and media reports.
“Because of safety concerns,” they did not meet with the accused UNRWA staff or corroborating witnesses.
Persons:
Israel, Juliette Touma, OIOS, ” OIOS, Nadav Shoshani, ”, Philippe Lazzarini, –, Aharon Haliva, “
Organizations:
CNN, United Nations, UNRWA, UN, UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees, Israel Defense Forces, Palestine Refugees, Israel Defense Forces ’ Military Intelligence Directorate, United
Locations:
Gaza, Israel, East, New York, Geneva, Brussels, UNWRA, United States