Rubio slams UNRWA as a 'subsidiary of Hamas,' vows it will not 'play any role' in delivering aid to Gaza
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Secretary of State Marco Rubio has expressed opposition to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA), stating that it is a "subsidiary of Hamas." Following a U.S.-brokered ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas, Rubio vowed that UNRWA would not play any role in delivering aid to Gaza. The agency had previously requested permission to work in Gaza, citing its logistical network and trust with the community. In 2023, President Donald Trump reaffirmed the US's commitment to not funding UNRWA due to allegations of infiltration by Hamas members. An investigation into staff involvement in attacks found insufficient evidence in nine cases, leading to their firing. Rubio's comments come as a U.S. military coordination center is established in southern Israel to oversee Gaza stabilization efforts.
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