Israel alleges UN employees involved in Hamas attack, leading to consequences

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Israel alleges that a dozen UN employees took part in Hamas's October 7 terrorist attack, with ten having ties to Hamas and one to Islamic Jihad. The attack killed 1,200 people and led to a counteroffensive killing over 26,000 Palestinians. The UN condemned the alleged acts and fired nine workers. The US and Australia froze funds for UNRWA, the agency employing the workers. The agency faces a funding crisis and a halt in operations.


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