The UN Secretary-General, António Guterres, has reinforced the organization's stance by stating through his spokesperson, Farhan Haq, that the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) is not affiliated with Hamas. These statements arise in response to the accusations by the U.S. Secretary of State. UU., Marco Rubio, who stated that the agency is a "subsidiary of Hamas" and should not play any role in the delivery of aid in Gaza. Guterres and his team argue that UNRWA is essential for humanitarian operations in the region and have taken steps to address any isolated connection with Hamas, dismissing the staff involved when evidence has been found.
Spokesperson Haq added that, despite the accusations, no solid evidence has been presented by Israel that links UNRWA staff to the Islamist group. Marco Rubio, who is currently in Israel to evaluate the recent peace agreement designed by Donald Trump, denied UNRWA's role in the pact. Nevertheless, the International Court of Justice refuted the Israeli government's allegations, urging Israel to allow humanitarian aid to reach Gaza through the UN agency. The international community continues to observe how this situation unfolds, which has important implications for the civilian population in Gaza.
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