Israeli government officials have made shocking allegations, accusing 12 employees of the UN Relief Agency of being involved in the Hamas attack on Israel that occurred on October 7th. This attack resulted in the deaths of over 1,200 people and the kidnapping of more than 250 individuals. In response, the UN Relief and Works Agency operating in Gaza has terminated the employment of these workers and launched an investigation, which could lead to criminal prosecution for those involved. Meanwhile, the State Department in the United States has temporarily halted further funding to the agency.
Simultaneously, the International Court of Justice in The Hague has ruled that Israel's actions in Gaza could potentially violate the genocide convention. However, at this point, the court cannot make a final determination. In a series of provisional measures recently announced, the court has called on Israel to take immediate steps to prevent genocide in Gaza, including the facilitated entry of humanitarian aid into the region. The judges have also urged the release of all hostages held by Hamas. Notably, the court did not order a ceasefire as requested by South Africa, the country that brought the case forward.
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