Hillel Neuer
UNRWA CHIEF “SHOCKED”: Lying Lazzarini says he's “shocked” hostages were held in UNRWA premises. Same guy who did nothing when he was sent this list of 100 Hamas terrorists on his UNRWA payroll: https://x.com/HillelNeuer/status/1849539736995520596
Philippe Lazzarini
I am relieved about the release of hostages, including that of Ms. Damari & I hope all others will also soon return safely to their families. Claims that hostages have been held in UNRWA premises are deeply disturbing & shocking. We take any such allegations extremely seriously. We have repeatedly called for independent investigations into any credible claims of misuse & disregard of UN premises by Palestinian armed militants, including Hamas. UNRWA was forced to vacate all its installations in the north of Gaza Strip, including Gaza City, on 13 October 2023 & has, since then, had no control over them. The same happened whenever a military evacuation order was given during the last 15 months in other locations of the Gaza Strip. UNRWA has not been involved in any negotiation related to hostage release as it is not within its mandate. I repeat our call for the immediate release & safe return of all hostages.