Videos showing armed militant activity at a UN Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) compound in Rafah have sparked controversy. UNRWA states it cannot verify the authenticity of the footage. Questions arise as UNRWA initially denied evacuating the facility, contradicting later claims.
UNRWA Lots of weapons just found at UNRWA school in Rafah. Hope to get some footage soon.
After this video of terrorists at a UNRWA facility was released, @UNRWA conveniently claimed the video is likely from after the agency evacuated a Rafah warehouse the week of May 6. The problem? UNRWA swore on May 6 and 7 that it wasn't evacuating from Rafah. #UNRWALies https://t.co/Q6kkI6LnnU https://t.co/eCXuTGEHvh
After this video of terrorists at a UNRWA facility was released, @UNRWA conveniently claimed the video is likely from after the agency evacuated a Rafah warehouse the week of May 6. The problem? UNRWA swore on May 6 and 7 that it wasn't evacuating from Rafah. https://t.co/GeHzQfr5Ju https://t.co/eCXuTGEHvh
In classic UN denial mode, @UN_Spokesperson says: "We have received questions about a video that seems to show armed militant activity at a compound belonging to the UN Relief and Works Agency, UNRWA. UNRWA is unable to verify the authenticity or the content of this video and… https://t.co/eCXuTGEHvh
“@UNRWA is unable to verify the authenticity or the content of this video” Because its staff have never seen Hamas gunmen at the UNRWA Logistics Base in Rafah. Sure. Totally believable. https://t.co/4dg7UnwNnK https://t.co/c7aDYU8NqA
About this video, @UN_Spokesperson Haq says: "We have received questions about a video that seems to show armed militant activity at a compound belonging to the UN Relief and Works Agency. @UNRWA is unable to verify the authenticity or the content of this video and does not have… https://t.co/AAJr4iUSF4