Unrwa 'backbone' of aid work in Gaza, UN says after Rubio comments
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The United Nations has defended Unrwa, the agency for Palestinian refugees, as the "backbone" of aid work in Gaza and emphasized it has no link to Hamas following remarks by US Secretary of State Marco Rubio. Farhan Haq, a UN spokesperson, stated that while there were a few Unrwa staff members credibly linked to Hamas, they have been dismissed. The comments came on Friday after Rubio indicated the US was willing to work with the UN but not Unrwa for aid in Gaza. Haq clarified that other allegations against Unrwa staff lacked evidence.
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