Qatar Warns of ’Disastrous Repercussions’ After Netanyahu says its time to replace UNRWA | Details

On February 4, Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu urged the international community to replace UNRWA. This call came in the wake of Israeli claims that 12 UNRWA staff members were involved in the October 7 massacre attack led by Hamas. Netanyahu, speaking at a weekly cabinet meeting, accused UNRWA of collaborating with Hamas, asserting that some of its personnel participated in the said atrocities and abductions. These remarks from Netanyahu have sparked anger in the Arab world and drawn criticism from UN Chief Guterres. Qatar’s Prime Minister issued a warning about potential ’disastrous repercussions’ if funding to UNRWA is halted. He emphasized the crucial role UNRWA plays in providing humanitarian relief and stability across Gaza, the West Bank, Jordan, Syria, and Lebanon. The Qatari PM stressed the indispensable contribution of UNRWA to the well-being of millions of people in the region. The discussion, held in New York, highlighted the critical situation in the Middle East, especially in the Gaza Strip and the West Bank. #qatar #qatarpm #sheikhmohammedbinrashidalmaktoum #netanyahu #israel #unrwa #funding #unitednations #antonioguterres #palestine #gaza #refugees #westbank Subscribe to The Times of India’s YouTube channel: For daily news & updates and exclusive stories, follow the Times of India Facebook: Instagram: Download the app: Follow the TOI WhatsApp channel: Follow TOI for well-researched and in-depth news and analysis Facebook: Twitter: Instagram: