UN Disputes Rubio’s Claim About UNRWA and Hamas

The UN rejected US Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s claim that the UN agency for Palestinian refugees (UNRWA) is a “subsidiary of Hamas,” emphasizing its vital humanitarian role in Gaza. UN spokesperson Farhan Haq noted that while a few staff had links to Hamas, most do not, and he reiterated the International Court of Justice’s ruling urging Israel to facilitate humanitarian aid in the region.

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