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Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/08/02/world/middleeast/unrwa-hamas-hezbollah-lawsuit.html
American Victims of Hamas and Hizbullah Attacks Sue UNRWA
(New York Times) Ephrat Livni - Victims and relatives of people killed or injured in attacks by Hamas and Hizbullah have sued UNRWA, the United Nations agency dedicated to Palestinians, accusing it of aiding the armed groups and fueling terrorism. The lawsuit was filed on Thursday in federal court in Washington by American citizens living in Israel and the U.S. and their family members. The suit is attempting to hold UNRWA responsible in some measure for violent acts by Hamas in Gaza and Hizbullah in Lebanon, groups dedicated to the destruction of Israel that have been designated terrorist organizations by the U.S. The complaint argues that UNRWA has violated antiterrorism laws by providing direct and indirect support to Hamas and Hizbullah. The plaintiffs contend that UNRWA cultivates anti-Israel and anti-Jewish sentiment through its positions, policies, educational materials and other services - "rather than acting as a UN agency promoting peace, integration or stability." They allege that UNRWA has allowed Hamas to infiltrate its schools, clinics and other institutions in Gaza and the West Bank. It also accuses the agency of maintaining ties with Hamas, facilitating its rise to power and allowing it to use civilian buildings for military purposes.