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United Nations Support for Palestinian Refugees
The United Nations agency for Palestinian refugees, UNRWA, has successfully navigated through a crisis triggered by Israeli allegations of employing individuals linked to Hamas. In a show of solidarity, 118 member states of the United Nations publicly declared their support for the beleaguered agency. UN Secretary-General António Guterres emphasized the vital role played by UNRWA in providing essential aid to the people of Gaza, who have been severely affected by more than nine months of conflict. Guterres underscored the irreplaceable nature of UNRWA’s humanitarian efforts, stating that there is no substitute for the agency’s services.
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Israeli Military’s Acknowledgment of Failures
Following the tragic events in the Israeli border village of Be’eri on October 7, the Israeli military has publicly acknowledged significant shortcomings that allowed Hamas-led militants to carry out a massacre. A comprehensive military inquiry into the attack revealed a series of failures. Furthermore, the investigation cleared a general who authorized the targeting of a house in Be’eri where Hamas fighters were holding hostages. The inquiry shed light on the complexities and challenges faced by the Israeli military in responding to such incidents.