memeorandum: Statement on allegations about UNRWA staff and 7 October attacks (GOV.UK)

3:20 PM ET, January 27, 2024

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GOV.UK:

Statement on allegations about UNRWA staff and 7 October attacks — The FCDO has issued a statement in response to allegations that UN Relief and Works Agency staff were involved in the 7 October attack against Israel — An FCDO spokesperson said: … Media enquiries — Email newsdesk@fcdo.gov.uk

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