Hamas members in premises of UNRWA, Chief should resign: Israel Minister Katz

On Tuesday, the Israel Defense Force (IDF) said that during an operation in the eastern Rafah region, Hamas members were identified in the UNRWA compound.

 Tel Aviv: In a shocking development, Israel Foreign Minister Katz has called for the resignation of the Commissioner General of UNRWA Philip Lazzarini. He called for the resignation of UNRWA Chief due to the presence of Hamas members at the UN agency in Gaza.

The Israel Foreign Minister alleged that while Philip Lazzarini is denying the presence of Hamas members at the UNRWA compound but there is clear proof that the militant outfit Hamas was using UNRWA premises and its vehicles for their own purpose.

UNRWA Philip Lazzarini

“There is proof of Hamas members firing at civilians within a UNRWA facility next to UN vehicles in Rafah. No lie from Antonio Gutteres and Philip Lazzarini will hide the truth: UNRWA is an arm of Hamas,” Katz said.

On Tuesday, the Israel Defense Force (IDF) said that during an operation in the eastern Rafah region, Hamas members were identified in the UNRWA compound.

This compound, according to the IDF, is a central point for the distribution of aid and is a logistics distribution centre.