The Commission will review the matter in the light of the outcome of the investigation announced by the UN and the actions it will take, while welcoming the information provided by UNRWA as well as the initiation of the investigation
The Commission will reassess the question of the funding of the UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestinian Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) following allegations that its staff were involved in Hamas attacks against Israel.
The European Commission will determine upcoming funding decisions for the UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East following allegations made on January 24 about the involvement of UNRWA staff in the horrific October 7 attacks in Israel, a statement said. of the Commission.
As he points out, currently no additional funding to UNRWA was foreseen until the end of February.
The committee will reconsider the matter in the light of the outcome of the investigation announced by the UN and the actions it will take, while welcoming the information provided by UNRWA as well as the initiation of the investigation.
It also expects UNRWA to agree to an audit of the Agency by independent external experts appointed by the EU, focusing specifically on the control systems needed to prevent its staff from being involved in terrorist activities. It also expects reinforcement of UNRWA’s Department of Internal Investigations (DIOS). Finally, the Commission emphasizes that a review of all UNRWA personnel should be initiated as soon as possible to confirm that they did not participate in the attacks.
Source :Skai
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