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House committee to probe UN agency for Palestinian refugees for suspected Hamas ties: ‘Troubling connection’

The House Foreign Affairs Committee expects to launch an investigation into the United Nations, three members of the committee told The Post.

The committee plans to zero in on the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestinian refugees in the Near East, known as UNRWA.

The organization has come under fire for allegedly supporting terrorism after Hamas’ Oct. 7 attack against Israel.

“There is extensive evidence of a troubling connection between UNRWA and Hamas, and it is far deeper than was known,” said Rep. Darrell Issa (R-Calf.), a senior member of the committee. “Congress must now investigate and uncover the extent of what UNRWA knew, what it did, and what it may be hiding from the world.”

UNRWA, officially dedicated to humanitarian aid, has long faced criticism for allegedly providing support to terrorists. …read more…