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U.S. Judge Dismisses $1 Billion Lawsuit Against UNRWA

10/3/2025

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A U.S. judge, Judge Torres, dismissed a lawsuit against UNRWA (United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East) on immunity grounds.
The suit, by about 100 Israeli plaintiffs, sought over $1 billion for alleged indirect funding and support to Hamas.
Nine UNRWA employees were fired after a 2024 investigation linked them to the attack.

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Story summary

A U.S. judge, Judge Torres, dismissed a lawsuit against UNRWA (United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East) on immunity grounds.
The suit, by about 100 Israeli plaintiffs, sought over $1 billion for alleged indirect funding and support to Hamas.
Nine UNRWA employees were fired after a 2024 investigation linked them to the attack.