“Hamas held me in UNRWA facilities and denied me medical treatment after shooting me twice.”
These are the harrowing words of Emily Damari, a freed Israeli hostage, speaking out about her captivity in Gaza. Her testimony reveals a disturbing truth: Hamas used UNRWA facilities to detain Israeli hostages, and UNRWA personnel were complicit in their suffering.
For years, UNRWA has presented itself as a humanitarian agency assisting Palestinian refugees. But Damari’s account, combined with mounting evidence, makes it clear that UNRWA is deeply entangled with Hamas’ terrorist operations.
As the world watches, the question remains: Will governments continue funding an organization that aids terrorists? Or will they finally act against UNRWA’s complicity in war crimes?
UNRWA’s Role in the October 7th Massacre and Hostage Crisis
The October 7, 2023, massacre was the bloodiest day in Israel’s history, with Hamas terrorists butchering over 1,163 innocent people and abducting at least 251 hostages, including women, children, and the elderly. The terror group stormed across the border under the cover of a massive rocket barrage, committing atrocities that shocked the world.
Since that day, evidence has surfaced proving UNRWA’s direct involvement in the attacks. Reports confirm that UNRWA employees participated in the massacre, and UNRWA facilities were used to shelter Hamas terrorists and store weapons.
Emily Damari’s testimony takes this to another level. According to her:
- Hamas shot her twice and refused her medical care.
- She was held in UNRWA buildings, a clear sign that the agency provided cover for Hamas.
- Despite being wounded, she was left to suffer in a so-called “humanitarian” facility.
This is not an isolated case. Other freed hostages have confirmed similar accounts of Hamas using UNRWA infrastructure to facilitate its terror operations.
Why Is the UK and the West Still Funding UNRWA?
Despite overwhelming evidence of UNRWA’s ties to Hamas, the agency continues to receive billions in international funding. The UK, the European Union, and even the United States have historically been among the largest donors. But why are taxpayer dollars being used to support a terror-linked organization?
If the UK, the UN, and the West are serious about human rights, they must:
- Immediately halt all funding to UNRWA.
- Launch an independent investigation into UNRWA’s role in Hamas’ crimes.
- Demand accountability for UNRWA employees who participated in the October 7th attacks.
Western governments have long turned a blind eye to UNRWA’s corruption and ties to terror groups. But with testimony like Damari’s coming to light, ignoring the truth is no longer an option.
UNRWA Is Part of the Problem
Emily Damari’s story is not just about her own suffering—it is a wake-up call. A call for the world to recognize that UNRWA is not a neutral organization. It is a tool of Hamas, complicit in murder, hostage-taking, and the abuse of innocent civilians.
Israel has fought for months to rescue the remaining hostages, while UNRWA continues to assist their captors. How much longer will the world allow this to continue?
It is time to face reality: UNRWA must be dismantled. Governments must stop funding terror. And the world must finally stand with Israel against Hamas and its enablers.
