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Dear A.,
The IDF just exposed
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shocking new evidence that UNRWA was directly complicit in Hamas terrorism.
Today Israel revealed that one of Hamas’ main command centers was built beneath the main UNRWA headquarters in Gaza. The underground data hub included electrical rooms, industrial sized data servers, and living quarters for the Hamas terrorists, and was accessible through a tunnel entrance build beneath an UNRWA school. Hamas siphoned electricity from the UNRWA building to power its terror operations below ground.
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"Everything is conducted from here," said an IDF lieutenant-colonel who briefed members of the media in the tunnels today. "This place is one of the Hamas intelligence units, where they commanded most of the combat."
IDF troops also uncovered
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caches of weapons INSIDE the UNRWA HQ building, including grenades, rockets, launchers, and explosives.
"We were shocked to the depths of our souls, that an organization that is meant to be caring for human rights, is cooperating in such a clear and brutal way, without any fears, with a terror group like Hamas," said IDF Colonel Benny Aharon.
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These revealing new findings further implicate the UN agency for aiding and abetting terrorist organizations in Gaza. Last month, Israeli intelligence
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revealed that 1,200 UNRWA employees were members of Hamas or Islamic Jihad, and 12 UNRWA staff directly participated in the October 7 massacre.
Today the head of UNRWA claimed that the agency didn’t know about the massive Hamas operation directly below its headquarters. Yet just last week, The Wall Street Journal
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reported that 10 years ago the parking lot at the UNRWA building began sinking. "No one talked about what was causing the collapse," a former UNRWA official said, "but everyone knew."
Congressman Jared Moskowitz (D-FL)
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responded directly to the Commissioner-General on Twitter: “Just stop. The more you talk, the more you dig a tunnel where UNRWA should remain.”
Senate bill with Israel aid blocks funding to UNRWA
The Senate is expected to vote this weekend to advance full funding for the president’s emergency aid request for Israel. Notably, in addition to the $14.3 billion in security assistance for Israel, the bill includes a key provision that blocks any of the humanitarian aid from being sent to UNRWA.
The next procedural vote in the Senate is likely to take place tomorrow, with a vote on final passage likely in the coming days.
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Click here to contact your senators today and urge them to support final passage of this vital security funding for Israel.
IDF eliminates three senior Hamas officers in Rafah
Today the IDF killed three senior Hamas commanders in Rafah. The strike on Hamas officers comes as the IDF begins preparations to evacuate civilians out of the city and operate within the last Hamas stronghold in Gaza.
"It is impossible to achieve the goal of the war without eliminating Hamas, and by leaving four Hamas battalions in Rafah," the prime minister’s office said yesterday. "On the contrary, it is clear that intense activity in Rafah requires that civilians evacuate the areas of combat."
Expert analysis: "No comparison to what Israel has faced in Gaza."
While "everyone wants to compare Israel’s war against Hamas in Gaza to other battles or wars," writes John Spencer of West Point’s Modern War Institute, there is no comparison. In this detailed thread posted on X, Spencer outlines other major wars and demonstrates how none of them posed the same challenge as Israel faces in Gaza.
"The fact is (1) there in no comparisons to what Israel has faced in Gaza. (2) comparisons do not show there is a way to defeat a dug in enemy defender without destruction even while implementing all precautions and limits on the use of force required by the laws of war."
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Read the full thread here.
Israel strikes Hamas, Hezbollah officials in Lebanon
The IDF carried out airstrikes today on Hamas and Hezbollah leaders in Lebanon. A senior Hamas member involved in recruiting and managing members of the terror group was targeted in the strike, but is believed to have survived. Two others, including a Hezbollah operative, were killed.
Communities in northern Israel remain on high alert as attacks continued today from Iran-backed terrorists in Lebanon. An anti-tank guided missile fired from Lebanon
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struck a building in Kiryat Shmona, causing damage but no injuries.
Continue to
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follow AIPAC on social media for the latest updates, and keep an eye on your inbox for Action Alerts as the emergency funding package moves through the Senate.
Sincerely,
Cory Meyer
Digital Engagement Director
WATCH: IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi and Shin Bet head Ronen Bar hold meeting in Khan Yunis, the former stronghold of Hamas and Islamic Jihad
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