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Jerusalem, Israel – A shocking report by surveillance organizations on Thursday revealed that a UN agency tasked with educating Palestinian students, especially in places such as Lebanon, the West Bank, and Jordan, hired teachers to promote terrorism and the killing of Jews. It was revealed that it was.
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UNWatch, a Geneva-based NGO, revealed in a 49-page report by Nihaya Awad, a computer teacher at the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestinian Refugees (UNRWA) working on the west bank of the Jordan River., He supported Hamas’ rocket attack on Israeli citizens after the war last year. The United States and the European Union have classified Hamas, the Sunni jihad organization that controls the Gaza Strip, as a terrorist organization.
In an internet post, Awad wrote: “Greetings to the people of Gaza, a blessed victory”. A second post by Awad said, “In the name of Allah, if you win one after another, Palestine will be completely freed.”
Awad “encouraged the exploitation of child soldiers by Palestinian terrorists in a Facebook post on May 21, 2021,” UNWatch reported.
According to the report, two months after UNRWA director Gwin Lewis praised Awad for her “great efforts” as the “best performer” of UNRWA education, Awad posted an entry. did.
“We are proud to be part of the UNRWA team,” Lewis wrote on March 23, 2021.
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“Therefore, UNRWA should be considered a contributor to the misconduct of its staff. Educators who incite hatred and violence are excluded around the world,” said Hillel Neuer, managing director of UNWatch. Nevertheless, UNRWA systematically employs anti-Semitic hatred and terrorist preachers, despite proclaiming “zero tolerance” for sedition. “
UN Watch has recorded 20 new examples in the report of UNRWA teachers and staff advocating terrorism and anti-Semitism in school programs.
The example of Lebanon, where the US-designated terrorist movement Hezbollah has strong control over the state, shows that UNRWA Lebanese teacher Elham Mansour posted on Facebook on May 11, 2022. , And don’t, it’s not worth living. Kill them and chase them everywhere, they are their greatest enemies … Only death deserves Israel. “
“When governments funding UN Palestinian refugees meet at the UN and announce a new pledge, Neuer declares that he will stop implementing a system that teaches a new generation of Palestinians to hate and kill Jews. I call on you to do it. “
“The United States, EU, Germany, the United Kingdom, Canada and other donor countries may not morally send more money to UNRWA until they show that UNRWA is serious about the basic norms of school education. I can’t, “he continued. “This means that government agencies must publicly blame UNRWA employees for inciting terrorism and anti-Semitism, remove them from their position, and create an independent and impartial investigation of all staff. Means. “
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The United States and other primarily Western countries funding UNRWA met with Secretary-General Antonio Guterres at the United Nations on Thursday. They are expected to promise additional money to fund UNRWA.
In response to Fox News Digital’s request for comment, William Deere, Deputy Director of UNRWA’s office in Washington, DC, said the report was released on the same day as the United Nations Palestinian Refugee Conference.
“A well-known politically motivated organization is once again trying to undermine important activities of humanitarianism and human development. UNRWA adheres to UN principles and values,” Deere said in an email statement. It is a dedicated organization, with zero tolerance. Hate speech and incitement to discrimination, hostility, or violence. “
He went on to say, “As I said many times before, UNRWA took all such claims seriously and was not shared with UNRWA before it was published. We are considering the allegations made in. ”
Deere has promised action if it turns out that cheating has occurred. If found, UNRWA will take disciplinary action and will notify the host and donor agency’s advisory board of the results. “
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David Bedaine, director of the Near East Policy Research Center and UNRWA curriculum expert, told Fox News Digital that the Biden administration has made a positive move.
“Because UNRWA does not change the curriculum, the US government has ordered all UNRWA funds to be deposited in escrow. The US has not succumbed,” he said.
“UN Watch’s announcement of incitement to the killing of Jews by UNRWA teachers is factual, accurate and informative. The current UNRWA curriculum is for students in preparation for a complete war with Jews. We are preparing. “
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A State Department spokesperson told Fox News Digital in a statement: , And anti-Semitism. “
“The United States takes these claims very seriously. We will not tolerate intolerance and will continue to promote adherence to humanitarian principles, including neutral nations,” a spokeswoman said.
As pointed out, the spokesperson called on UNRWA to act on the allegations. “UNRWA reviewed and investigated the allegations and, if justified, took disciplinary action or other corrective action in line with UN policy, including termination of employment or contracts, and was involved in such actions. I expect to hold those who are found to be responsible. “”