In the wake of mounting evidence concerning the deep ties between UNRWA and the Hamas terrorist organization in Gaza, victims are demanding justice and accountability from UNRWA. Below is a list of legal proceedings that have been commenced against UNRWA in different jurisdictions around the world.
United States
Halley v. Blinken, Case No. 24-CV-571 (D.D.C.) - Lawsuit brought by over 8,000 Israeli and American citizens against U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and the Department of State seeking a permanent injunction against any further funding to UNRWA, or in the alternative a temporary injunction until UNRWA produces irrefutable evidence that none of its funding is being diverted to Hamas or other terrorist activities. Filed by Shurat HaDin Israel Law Center. Reported by Jerusalem Post.
France
France-Israel Association - Alliance Général Koenig complaint to Paris Judicial Tribunal (Crimes Against Humanity Division) - Seeking the appointment of an investigating judge to investigate UNRWA for crimes against humanity and complicity with Hamas atrocities. Filed by David-Olivier Kaminski. Reported by France TV Info, L’Orient Le Jour, 20 Minutes.
