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Trump Administration Investigates UNRWA Over Alleged Employment of Staff With Terrorist Links
USAID’s inspector general referred 108 current or former staff for suspension or exclusion as U.S. officials widened scrutiny of UNRWA hiring and security vetting.
The U.S. government is investigating over 1,500 current or former UNRWA employees for alleged ties to terrorism, specifically involvement with Hamas during the Oct. 7 attacks in Israel.
The USAID Office of Inspector General referred 108 current or former UNRWA employees for suspension or exclusion from U.S.-funded organizations due to their suspected terrorist involvement.
U.S. officials have urged defunding UNRWA amid concerns about terrorist infiltration and the promotion of terror in its programs.
The investigation by USAID OIG aims to ensure that U.S. taxpayer funds do not support individuals linked to Hamas or other terrorist organizations.