Newly uncovered records seized by Israel reveal evidence of Hamas operatives working within U.N.-run schools in Gaza
A picture taken during an escorted tour in Gaza in February showing a tunnel that the Israeli military said was built by Hamas and ran beneath an UNRWA school, eventually leading to a communication hub under UNRWA’s Gaza headquarters.
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Newly uncovered records seized by Israel reveal evidence of Hamas operatives working within U.N.-run schools in Gaza. The documents show that at least 24 educators employed by UNRWA, the United Nations agency for Palestinian refugees, were affiliated with Hamas or Islamic Jihad. Despite warnings from Israel, some individuals remained employed in key positions. The findings have reignited debate over UNRWA's ability to maintain neutrality and prevent militant infiltration, with the agency and Israel exchanging accusations. This report sheds light on the broader implications for international aid and security in Gaza.
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