Today, Israel exposed evidence that UNRWA staff participated in the October 7 massacre. At least 12 employees were involved in the assault and even used U.N. vehicles and facilities during the terror attack.
That UNRWA employees participated in the October 7 massacre further exposes the fundamental rot deeply embedded within the program itself. Congress and the administration must demand wholesale changes to the U.N. agency.
The State Department issued a statement suspending all U.S. funding to UNRWA, and members of Congress from both parties have slammed the U.N. group.
Hamas' Psychological Warfare
Hamas is continuing its despicable psychological warfare against the people of Israel. Today, the Iranian-backed group released a new video of three of the female hostages — Daniella Gilboa (19), Karina Ariev (19) and Doron Steinbrecher (30). Hamas has previously posted hostage videos to further traumatize the Israeli public and increase the pressure on the government to end its military campaign.
136 hostages remain captive in Gaza. CIA Director William Burns is expected to meet soon with the director of the Mossad, the prime minister of Qatar, and the Egyptian foreign minister to discuss a new hostage deal.
Oppose Van Hollen’s Dangerous Legislation
Senator Chris Van Hollen is pushing an amendment that would add new conditions on security aid to Israel. Click here to urge your senators to oppose this reckless legislation, and watch and share the below video with your friends and family.
International Court of Justice Ruling
Earlier today, the International Court of Justice issued provisional measures on South Africa’s outrageous accusation of "genocide" against Israel.
While the court did not reject the overall complaint, it did not order the immediate ceasefire that South Africa demanded. Israel has a month to respond to its orders – all of which are actions Israel has already been implementing throughout the war.
Earlier this week, 210 Democrats and Republicans penned a letter rejecting South Africa’s baseless slander against our ally, and the administration has been clear in its opposition to this "meritless" charge.
The IDF is a moral army that follows international law. The Jewish state is defending itself from a terrorist group that is fighting from below and within Gaza’s schools, hospitals, mosques, and homes. Hamas is deliberately sacrificing Palestinian lives in its sick attempt to kill as many Israelis as possible.
While the case should've been outright dismissed, the ICJ is right to reject calls for Israel to end its defensive war and to demand Hamas release all the hostages now.
Major South African Banks Give Platform to Fund Hamas
In a new report published this week, The Jerusalem Post uncovered a network of South African companies and organizations deeply involved in funding Hamas through a foundation sanctioned by the United States. The Al-Quds Foundation was sanctioned by the Treasury Department in 2012 for "being controlled by and acting on behalf of Hamas." Read more here.
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