9 UN staffers fired after probe into involvement in Oct. 7 attack on Israel

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9 UN staffers fired after probe into involvement in Oct. 7 attack on Israel
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The U.N. says it has fired nine staff members after an internal investigation found they may have been involved in the Hamas-led Oct. 7 attack against Israel.

The U.N. says it has fired nine staff members from its agency for Palestinian refugees, known as UNRWA, after an internal investigation found they may have been involved in the Hamas-led Oct. 7 attack against Israel.The U.N, secretary-general’s office announced the move in a brief statement to journalists Monday. It did not elaborate on the UNRWA staffers’ likely role in the attack. It said the nine included seven staffers who were fired previously over the claims.The U.N.

The U.N. watchdog, called the Office of Internal Oversight Services, said it drew on evidence provided by Israel in discussions with Israeli authorities. It said it could not independently corroborate that evidence since it did not have direct access to it. The investigators also reviewed internal UNRWA information, including staff records, email and other communications data.It said it found sufficient evidence pointing to nine employees’ potential involvement in the Oct. 7 attack.

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