[A] spat between Israel and the United Nations escalated after a top U.N. official in the region acknowledged that some of his Palestinian employees were probably members of militant groups.
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Israeli officials renewed accusations that the U.N. agency in charge of Palestinian refugees was harboring terrorists.
Israel has demanded the United Nations investigate the actions of its top official in Gaza, Peter Hansen, after the Israeli army released video taken by an unmanned aircraft flying over the Gaza Strip that Israel said showed militants loading a rocket into a U.N. vehicle.
Hansen sent a letter to Israel on Monday accusing Israel of fabricating the story. But Israeli officials seized on an interview Hansen gave the Canadian Broadcasting Corp. in which Hansen acknowledged that some of his U.N. Relief and Works Agency's approximately 24,000 Palestinian employees were probably members of militant groups such as Hamas.
"I'm sure that there are Hamas members on the UNRWA payroll," Hansen said in the CBC interview that aired Sunday. "I don't see that as a crime."
Israel's Foreign Ministry said the government viewed Hansen's comments with the utmost gravity.
UNRWA spokesman Paul McCann said the agency does not vet the political beliefs of its staff but does insist they abide by a strict code of conduct and maintain neutrality.
Matt's Chat
Remember, folks, this is who John Kerry thinks has a shot at winning the peace in the Middle East. The UN employs terrorists and may or may not be aware of it... Shocking. Well...not really...look at the "Human Rights" Commission...Mark's Remarks
Yes, these are the people John Kerry wants in control of OUR security...you know, the ones we have to pass the "global test" for....HOGWASH!!! The UN is employing terrorists and their supporters, what does that tell you about their motivations, eh? What does that tell you about their honesty and objectivity in the War on Terror? Look no further than UNSCAM and the Human Rights Commission and you will find your answer....
