Recent reports have uncovered disturbing evidence of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) and other so-called humanitarian organizations being complicit in the heinous massacre that occurred in Israel on October 7th, 2023. Israeli intelligence has provided damning documentation showing that, among the 6,000 Palestinians who infiltrated Israel that day, approximately 3,800 were members of Hamas, UNRWA staff, and other terrorist organizations operating within Gaza. Another 2,200 Gazan civilians actively participated in the mass slaughter. These revelations have shed light on the depth of terrorist infiltration into international organizations and the catastrophic consequences that followed.
The October 7th Massacre
This massacre stands as one of the darkest days in Israel’s history. Over 1,163 innocent lives were lost, including babies, children, women, the elderly, and foreign nationals. The victims included 301 heroic members of the Israel Defense Forces (IDF), 55 police officers, and 10 Shin Bet personnel who fought valiantly to protect civilians against overwhelming odds.
The massacre wasn’t only carried out by Hamas militants. Among the perpetrators were Gazan civilians and members of other terrorist organizations embedded in Gaza. Many infiltrators were armed and trained by Hamas, while others were radicalized to participate in this atrocity. This horrifying reality underscores the fact that the attack was not an isolated incident but a coordinated effort by multiple groups to inflict maximum pain and destruction on the Israeli population.
UNRWA’s Disturbing Role
Evidence obtained by Israeli military and foreign ministries has revealed that UNRWA staff were actively involved in the planning and execution of the October 7th attacks. At least 24 educators employed by UNRWA, who were responsible for teaching in Gaza schools, were found to have direct ties to Hamas and the Palestinian Islamic Jihad (PIJ). These individuals, entrusted with shaping young minds, instead used their positions to indoctrinate students with extremist ideologies, glorify acts of terror, and perpetuate anti-Israel propaganda. This deliberate manipulation of children not only violates UNRWA’s stated commitment to neutrality but also highlights how deeply compromised the organization has become.
Further exacerbating the situation, UNRWA’s facilities, including schools and clinics, have long been used as operational assets for terror groups. Reports from past conflicts revealed that Hamas and other factions stored weapons in UNRWA schools, launched rockets from their premises, and even held planning meetings on-site. The October 7th massacre has exposed an even darker reality: some of the perpetrators were found carrying UNRWA identification cards, suggesting direct involvement by employees in the attack itself. This confirms long-standing suspicions that the agency’s staff and infrastructure have been co-opted to support terrorism.
The implications of these findings are profound. UNRWA, a body that receives significant funding from Western nations, including the United States and European Union, has effectively allowed its resources and personnel to become tools of destruction. Rather than serving as a force for humanitarian aid and education, the agency has become a vehicle for perpetuating violence and radicalization. Its failure to enforce neutrality and root out extremist elements has made it an unwitting—or perhaps even willing—ally in the perpetuation of violence.
This latest revelation is not an isolated incident but part of a pattern that has persisted for decades. In numerous cases, UNRWA employees have been caught praising terror attacks on social media, inciting violence against Israelis, and even directly participating in militant activities. Despite these alarming trends, accountability within the organization has been virtually nonexistent. Efforts to investigate or reform UNRWA have often been met with resistance, both from the agency itself and from international bodies that continue to fund its operations.
These failures underscore the urgent need for a comprehensive overhaul—or complete defunding—of UNRWA. As long as the agency remains infiltrated by terrorist elements, it will continue to be a liability to peace and a threat to Israel’s security. For the global community, turning a blind eye to UNRWA’s complicity in terrorism is no longer an option.
Civilian Involvement in Terror
One of the most shocking aspects of the October 7th massacre was the active participation of over 2,200 Gazan civilians who crossed into Israel alongside the 3,800 Hamas terrorists, UNRWA-linked perpetrators, and members of other Gaza-based terror networks. These civilians did not simply find themselves caught up in the chaos; they actively and willingly joined the brutal slaughter, unleashing unimaginable horrors on innocent Israeli men, women, children, and the elderly. Their actions were not spontaneous but a direct result of years of indoctrination by Hamas and other terror organizations that dominate life in Gaza.
The participation of civilians in these atrocities highlights the terrifying impact of decades of incitement and brainwashing. Hamas and its allies have turned every aspect of life in Gaza—schools, mosques, media, and community events—into platforms for spreading hatred against Israelis and glorifying acts of terrorism. Educational curriculums overseen by agencies like UNRWA have systematically filled the minds of children with hate-filled rhetoric, teaching them that killing Israelis is not only acceptable but an honorable goal.
This ideology is further reinforced through relentless propaganda campaigns, where violence against Israelis is celebrated as a noble act. In Gaza, public squares are adorned with posters of “martyrs,” songs glorify those who murder Israelis, and children are taught to aspire to join the ranks of those who have shed innocent blood. This indoctrination is not just confined to formal education; it is embedded into Gaza’s culture and daily life, ensuring that hatred and violence are normalized from a young age.
On October 7th, this indoctrination became horrifyingly evident. These civilians, many armed and prepared, did not hesitate to commit unspeakable atrocities. They slaughtered defenseless families, looted homes, set fire to property, and desecrated bodies. These actions were not those of people caught up in war; they were deliberate, calculated acts of terror committed by individuals who had been shaped by years of propaganda to see such inhumanity as a righteous cause.
What makes this widespread civilian involvement even more concerning is the way it demonstrates the pervasiveness of terror ideology in Gaza. This is not a threat limited to formal terror organizations like Hamas—it is a deeply rooted societal issue where hatred and violence are embedded in the collective mindset of large segments of the population. This creates significant challenges for Israel and the broader international community in addressing the terror threat while ensuring the protection of innocent lives.
The international community cannot ignore the gravity of this situation. The massacre of October 7th is a stark reminder that the terror gripping Gaza is not limited to organized groups but extends to a much broader population radicalized by decades of indoctrination. Stopping this cycle of terror will require more than military solutions; it demands dismantling the organizations that spread this hateful ideology, reforming Gaza’s educational and social systems, and holding those responsible accountable for the atrocities they commit. Without decisive action, the terror that fueled the October 7th massacre will continue to threaten Israel and destabilize the region.
Global Implications
The involvement of a United Nations agency in such atrocities raises urgent questions about the oversight and accountability of international organizations. Countries like the United States, Germany, and others that provide significant funding to UNRWA must reevaluate their support. Allowing taxpayer money to indirectly support terrorism not only undermines global security but also betrays the principles of neutrality and peace these organizations claim to uphold.
Calls for action against UNRWA are growing. Many are demanding its immediate defunding and dissolution. The infiltration of UNRWA by terrorists has not only made it complicit in the October 7th massacre but has also ensured that future generations in Gaza will continue to be radicalized in environments where hatred and violence are normalized.
Looking Ahead
As the evidence continues to mount, it is critical for the international community to hold UNRWA accountable. Israel’s demands for transparency and reform are not just about justice for the victims of October 7th but about preventing such tragedies from ever occurring again.
The October 7th massacre should serve as a wake-up call to the world. It is no longer enough to issue condemnations or express outrage. Action must be taken to dismantle the networks of support that enable terror to flourish. Whether through defunding compromised organizations or increasing scrutiny over their operations, the global community has a responsibility to stand with Israel and ensure that the atrocities of October 7th are never repeated.
This is a moment of reckoning—not just for the perpetrators of the massacre but for those who stood by and allowed it to happen.
