Israel considers possible replacements for UNRWA in Gaza

Foreign Ministry eyeing the World Food Program, which is already receiving support from some countries, and also USAID, after UNRWA staff members took part or were complicit in Hamas atrocities on October 7
Israel is considering possible replacements for UNRWA in Gaza after at least 12 of its staff were found to have actively participated or assisted in the October 7 massacre. Israel believes 10% of all UNRWA employees are affiliated with the terror group Hamas.
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The World Food Program is seen as the most probable option and has already been receiving funds from a number of countries. The option that would see the organization step in to fulfil the UNRWA's role is subject to the agreement of its leadership.
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בית ספר של אונר"א ב רפיח עזה
בית ספר של אונר"א ב רפיח עזה
An UNRWA school in Rafah
(Photo: Haitham Imad / EPA)
Another option raised is USAID, which had been operating in the Strip in a limited capacity. Israel was considering expanding its operations, subject to U.S. approval.
Other groups are also being looked at to respond to the needs of civilian health and education, and countries which could provide humanitarian shelter for Gazan's have been discussed.
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תיעוד מאמצעי הלחימה שאיתרו לוחמי חטיבת כפיר בשק של אונר"א
תיעוד מאמצעי הלחימה שאיתרו לוחמי חטיבת כפיר בשק של אונר"א
IDF finds weapons kept in an UNRWA bag
(Photo: IDF)
The Foreign Ministry is considering all options so that UNRWA is not part of post-war Gaza and a dedicated team was assembled last week to consider possible solutions that could be presented to the government and the Security Cabinet.
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הנציב הכללי של סוכנות הסעד אונר"א פיליפ לזאריני
הנציב הכללי של סוכנות הסעד אונר"א פיליפ לזאריני
UNRWA chief Philippe Lazzarini
(Photo: Said Khatib / AFP)
Foreign Minister Israel Katz refused to meet with UNRWA chief Philippe Lazzarini and instructed his staff also to refuse any meetings. He also called for Lazzarini's dismissal in the wake of his staff's complicity in the Hamas atrocities.
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