Israel has accused Australia of overlooking ‘Hamas’s culpability’ for the ongoing Gaza conflict. This criticism comes as Australian ministers deliberate on whether to resume funding for the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA), which has been described as ‘deeply compromised’ and ‘infiltrated & co-opted by Hamas’. Israel's Ambassador to Australia, Amir Maimon, emphasized the accusation following remarks by Foreign Minister Penny Wong, who hinted at the possibility of reinstating UNRWA funding. Former Australian Ambassador to Israel, Dave Sharma, had advised that Australia should reassess its support for UNRWA. Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has stated the government's intent to have these concerns ‘fully examined’ and resolved.
Is Australia still worried there are links between UNRWA staff and Hamas? Anthony Albanese says the government wants the issue "to be resolved and...fully examined." #Insiders #auspol https://t.co/1DqZXprSDR
When Dave Sharma finished his term as Australia’s Ambassador to Israel in 2017, one of his parting messages was that Australia should reassess support for @UNRWA, given how it has become “deeply compromised” & “infiltrated & co-opted by Hamas.” #AUSPOL @SenatorWong @AusAmbIsrael https://t.co/qIdtyefoPC
Israel Ambassador Amir Maimon has accused Australia of forgetting "Hamas's culpability" after Foreign Minister Penny Wong hinted at restarting UNRWA funding amid the ongoing war in Gaza. https://t.co/zoklKlkJzw
Israel accuses Australia of forgetting ‘Hamas’s culpability’ for Gaza war as ministers consider UNRWA funding https://t.co/hzzjhL5gzS
Israel accuses Australia of forgetting ‘Hamas’s culpability’ for Gaza war as ministers consider reinstating UNRWA funding https://t.co/lj59BJxflm