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In reply to the discussion: Germany says it will resume coordination with UNRWA [View all]lapucelle
(21,132 posts)14. So two released hostages, the Times of Israel, and the New York Times
are all engaged in making "scurrilous accusations"?
scurrilous
expressing unfair or false criticism that is likely to damage someone's reputation:
expressing unfair or false criticism that is likely to damage someone's reputation:
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UNRWA workers accused of kidnapping woman, taking part in kibbutz massacre report
Citing a US government dossier, NY Times details allegations against 12 staffers at UN agency on Oct. 7 that also include transporting body of dead soldier; 7 suspects are teachers
Citing a US government dossier, NY Times details allegations against 12 staffers at UN agency on Oct. 7 that also include transporting body of dead soldier; 7 suspects are teachers
https://www.timesofisrael.com/unrwa-workers-accused-of-kidnapping-woman-taking-part-in-kibbutz-massacre-report/
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Details Emerge on U.N. Workers Accused of Aiding Hamas Raid
Israeli officials have presented evidence they say ties workers at a Palestinian aid agency in Gaza to violence during the Hamas-led attack on Israel.
Israeli officials have presented evidence they say ties workers at a Palestinian aid agency in Gaza to violence during the Hamas-led attack on Israel.
https://www.nytimes.com/2024/01/28/world/middleeast/gaza-unrwa-hamas-israel.html
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Released hostage says he was held by UNRWA teacher in Gaza - report
[R]eport also cites another hostage saying that he was held by a Gazan doctor as he was treating children patients.
[R]eport also cites another hostage saying that he was held by a Gazan doctor as he was treating children patients.
https://www.nytimes.com/2024/01/28/world/middleeast/gaza-unrwa-hamas-israel.html
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Directly beneath UNRWAs Gaza headquarters, IDF uncovers top secret Hamas data center
Subterranean facility for terror groups intelligence needs, beneath UN complex in upscale Rimal neighborhood, discovered after interrogations of Palestinian prisoners
Subterranean facility for terror groups intelligence needs, beneath UN complex in upscale Rimal neighborhood, discovered after interrogations of Palestinian prisoners
https://www.timesofisrael.com/directly-beneath-unrwas-gaza-headquarters-idf-uncovers-top-secret-hamas-data-center/
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Al Jazeera is claiming that "the probe found no wrongdoing on the part of staff"?
lapucelle
Apr 2024
#1
"The Guardian reported a few days ago that Israel has never provided any evidence to support their accusations"
obamanut2012
Apr 2024
#8
Actually the Guardian reported that Israel has not shared supporting evidence with UNRWA.
lapucelle
Apr 2024
#10
The Guardian reported a few days ago that Israel has never provided any evidence to support their accusations.
Lonestarblue
Apr 2024
#2
The Guardian reported that Israel has not shared supporting evidence with UNRWA. N/T
lapucelle
Apr 2024
#11
The Guardian's take: "Review says Israel has provided no evidence of terrorist links"
lapucelle
Apr 2024
#16
The investigation into the failure of UNRWA to fully adhere to the humanitarian principle of neutrality
lapucelle
Apr 2024
#17
The UN's goal was to ensure that UNRWA is adhering to the humanitarian principle of neutrality,
lapucelle
Apr 2024
#19
Do point me to evidence of this claim of yours. Israel has not done so as I type, as major donor nations' independent
Celerity
Apr 2024
#18
as I stated, so far there hasn't been evidence that proves the linkage, so far it has not been shown
Celerity
Apr 2024
#21
It sounds like Ms. Colenna is advising the press not to fall into the argumentum ad ignorantiam trap.
lapucelle
Apr 2024
#22
I know well enough to have read the actual report on UNRWA's adherence to the humanitarian principle
lapucelle
Apr 2024
#26
I hope you let Germany, Australia, Canada, Sweden, Japan, etc know when you dig up that evidence.
Celerity
Apr 2024
#24
Oh, let me help you out here! The UN is currently investigating the Israeli claims.
lapucelle
Apr 2024
#27