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The Biden-Harris Administration is once again proving that it will bend over backward to protect organizations that may have ties to terrorism, this time taking an astonishing stance on the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA). The DOJ, in a recent federal court case, argued for the immunity of UNRWA employees involved in the horrific October 7 attacks on Israel, where everything from murder to hostage-taking were reportedly part of the agenda. The decision is enough to make one question what is really going on in Washington.
The case stems from a lawsuit filed by the families of victims who fell prey to Hamas terrorists. Documents revealed that at least nine UNRWA staff members participated in these attacks. One employee even took a killed Israeli’s body back to Gaza as an added insult to injury. It’s mind-boggling to see the Biden-Harris Administration come to the rescue of individuals whose actions can only be described as heinous.
Biden-Harris DOJ Says UNRWA Terrorists Should Be Immune from Lawsuits https://t.co/IWu4BZ6qnS via @BreitbartNews
— Marty Freed (@marty1948613) September 27, 2024
UN Watch’s Executive Director made some eyebrow-raising observations regarding the relationship between UNRWA and Hamas, highlighting that 1,200 UNRWA workers in Gaza are connected to either Hamas or Islamic Jihad. This connection isn’t just a recent development; it goes back years—enough understanding that even a past UNRWA Commissioner-General has voiced this reality. So, how does the Biden-Harris DOJ justify the protection of these individuals? By leaning heavily on a decades-old U.N. convention that ensures such bodies retain immunity from prosecution, even amid allegations of terrorism.
While the U.N. claims immunity from lawsuits due to this convention, it leaves the victims’ families — including over 100 individuals affected by the October 7 attacks — feeling betrayed. Their lawsuit asserts that UNRWA has established a money-laundering scheme that undoubtedly benefits Hamas. Instead of seeking justice, the DOJ appears more interested in aligning with bureaucratic legalese that offers cover for UNRWA’s dubious operations.
Critics, including legal scholars, emphasize that choosing to back UNRWA’s immunity is not just an unfortunate legal misstep but a decidedly policy-driven decision by the Biden-Harris Administration. While the Trump Administration wisely cut funding to UNRWA because of its ties to terror organizations, Biden has reversed that move. That raised eyebrows and several questions about national priorities, especially when the administration seems more inclined to prioritize its political and diplomatic ties over standing with victims of terrorism. In short, this maneuvering reflects a troubling willingness to overlook serious issues in favor of diplomatic platitudes.
