{"id":2079081,"date":"2023-10-25T14:05:02","date_gmt":"2023-10-25T18:05:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/biden-israel-ambassador-nom-pledges-u-s-funding-for-anti-semitic-u-n-group-tied-to-hamas\/"},"modified":"2023-10-25T14:07:31","modified_gmt":"2023-10-25T18:07:31","slug":"biden-israel-ambassador-nom-pledges-u-s-funding-for-anti-semitic-u-n-group-tied-to-hamas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/biden-israel-ambassador-nom-pledges-u-s-funding-for-anti-semitic-u-n-group-tied-to-hamas\/","title":{"rendered":"Biden&#8217;s Israel Ambassador pick promises U.S. support for anti-Semitic U.N. group linked to Hamas."},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">28<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fbiden-israel-ambassador-nom-pledges-u-s-funding-for-anti-semitic-u-n-group-tied-to-hamas%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2079081&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><blockquote>\n<h2>Jack Lew&#8217;s \u200bSupport for UNRWA Raises \u200cConcerns<\/h2>\n<figure><figcaption>Jack Lew (AP)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/blockquote>\n<div>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">The Biden administration&#8217;s nominee for ambassador to Israel, Jack Lew, is facing criticism for his support and funding of the United \u2064Nations Relief and\u200d Works Agency (UNRWA), \u200can organization known for promoting anti-Semitic materials \u200cand allowing \u200dHamas to store weapons in its facilities.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">In written communication to Congress, Lew stated that he would not eliminate \u200ctaxpayer funding for\u2062 UNRWA if confirmed to the post. This decision has sparked controversy, as UNRWA has a history of using anti-Semitic materials\u200c in its schools and advocating\u2063 for the \u2064destruction of Israel.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Under the Biden administration, U.S. funding to UNRWA has exceeded $730 million. However, this funding was frozen during the\u2064 Trump\u200d administration due to\u2063 concerns over the organization&#8217;s promotion of\u200c Jew\u2064 hatred. Watchdog groups have also reported that UNRWA employs teachers who\u2064 call for the \u2064murder of Jews and \u2063glorify Hamas terrorists.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Despite these concerns, Lew argues that eliminating funding for \u200cUNRWA would <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/mma-fighter-ro-malabanan-takes-down-man-allegedly-assaulting-people-in-nyc\/\" title=\"MMA Fighter Ro Malabanan Takes Down Man Allegedly Assaulting People In NYC\">harm innocent people<\/a> in Gaza, Israel, and the broader region, as well as U.S. security \u2062interests. However, his support for UNRWA has \u200dintensified Republican opposition to his nomination, particularly due to \u2063his \u2062role in easing sanctions on Iran during the Obama administration.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Senator Bill Hagerty, \u200ca Republican from Tennessee, expressed his dismay at Lew&#8217;s unwillingness to condemn UNRWA&#8217;s\u200d complicity in teaching hatred towards \u2063Jews. Hagerty believes that Lew&#8217;s support for funding UNRWA perpetuates\u200c anti-Semitism in Palestinian schools.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Lew maintains that cutting off funding to UNRWA\u2064 would only \u2064strengthen Hamas and other malign \u2063actors\u200c in the region. He also suggests \u2062that UNRWA should address any \u200cbias in its \u2064educational materials on its own.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">In \u2062addition to \u200chis support for UNRWA, Lew defended the\u2062 Biden administration&#8217;s decision to open a Palestinian\u200b Affairs Consulate \u200cin Jerusalem, a move\u2063 criticized \u200dfor \u2063undermining the United States&#8217;\u200b recognition of Jerusalem as Israel&#8217;s capital.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">While Lew acknowledges Jerusalem as Israel&#8217;s capital, he believes the city&#8217;s status should be resolved through direct negotiations between Israel and the Palestinians. \u200bThis stance has \u200cfurther fueled disagreement among lawmakers.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> What evidence is there to support \u2062the claim \u2062that UNRWA has been cooperating with terrorist organizations, and \u2063what threat \u2063does this pose to the safety and security \u200cof innocent civilians<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Or cut funding to UNRWA, despite the agency&#8217;s controversial actions and connections. \u2064This stance has raised concerns among\u200d supporters of Israel and those \u200cwho\u200c advocate for peace and stability\u200c in the region.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">UNRWA was established in 1949 with \u2062the aim of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/white-house-releases-list-of-president-trumps-accomplishments-and-it-is-historic\/\" title=\"White House Releases List of President Trump\u2019s Accomplishments \u2013  And It Is Historic!\">providing relief<\/a> and support to Palestinian refugees who were displaced during \u2064the Arab-Israeli conflict. While its original intention may have been noble, over the years, the agency has come\u200d under scrutiny for its questionable practices.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">One of the main concerns surrounding UNRWA is the spread of anti-Semitic \u2062materials in its educational materials \u200dand textbooks. Numerous reports have exposed the agency&#8217;s alarming promotion of hatred and intolerance towards Jews, often using <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/biden-israel-ambassador-nom-pledges-u-s-funding-for-anti-semitic-u-n-group-tied-to-hamas\/\" title=\"Biden's Israel Ambassador pick promises U.S. support for anti-Semitic U.N. group linked to Hamas.\">distorted \u2063historical narratives<\/a> and demonizing Israel.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Furthermore, UNRWA has \u2063been accused of harboring and even cooperating \u200bwith terrorist organizations. Hamas, a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/state-department-bankrolls-group-accused-of-cooperating-with-palestinian-terrorists\/\" title=\"State Department funds group accused of 'collaborating' with Palestinian terrorists.\">recognized terrorist group<\/a>, has been known to store \u200bweapons and launch attacks from UNRWA facilities. \u200dThis not only undermines the agency&#8217;s neutrality and credibility but also poses \u200ca direct threat to the safety and security of innocent civilians.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Given these concerns, it is troubling \u200dto see Jack Lew express continued support\u200b for UNRWA without any indication of reevaluating the agency&#8217;s actions or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/newsom-says-californians-have-a-responsibility-to-accommodate-homeless-people-from-other-states\/\" title=\"Newsom Says Californians \u2018Have A Responsibility To Accommodate\u2019 Homeless People From Other States\">demanding greater accountability<\/a>. As the ambassador to Israel, it is expected\u200b that he would prioritize the country&#8217;s safety and security, as well\u200c as promote peace and stability in the region.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Supporters\u200c of Israel argue that by funding and providing political cover for UNRWA, Lew would inadvertently enable \u200cand perpetuate the agency&#8217;s problematic behavior. They believe that holding \u200dUNRWA accountable \u200dand demanding\u200d reforms are crucial steps towards achieving a just and lasting peace in the Israeli-Palestinian\u200d conflict.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">It is \u2064worth noting that other countries, such as the Netherlands and Switzerland, have already taken action by suspending or reducing their\u2063 funding to UNRWA due to similar \u200bconcerns. They have rightfully recognized the need for responsible stewardship of taxpayer\u200d money and the importance of ensuring that aid reaches \u2062those who truly need it, without being exploited \u200dfor nefarious\u200d purposes.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">In light of these developments, it is crucial for the \u2062Senate to thoroughly evaluate Jack Lew&#8217;s position \u200don UNRWA and his commitment to promoting\u2063 peace and stability in\u2062 the region. It is imperative that\u2062 the \u2063ambassador to Israel understands the complexities of the conflict and takes a principled stand against organizations \u2062that perpetuate hatred and violence.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Ultimately, the \u200dUnited States should prioritize its support for initiatives and organizations that \u200dfoster dialogue, promote \u200ctolerance, and work\u2063 towards \u2064a peaceful resolution \u200cin \u200bthe Israeli-Palestinian conflict. \u2064This includes \u200cholding UNRWA accountable for\u200d its actions and ensuring \u200bthat American taxpayer dollars are not used to further anti-Semitic propaganda or \u200dsupport terrorism.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">In conclusion, Jack Lew&#8217;s support \u200dfor UNRWA raises\u200b significant concerns among\u2064 those who value peace, stability, and the security of Israel. It is\u2062 crucial for the\u200b Senate to thoroughly assess his position and determine whether he is\u200c fit to represent the interests of the United States \u200band contribute to a just \u2062and lasting resolution in\u2064 the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Jack Lew, the Biden administration&#8217;s nominee for ambassador to Israel, is backing funding for UNRWA, despite its promotion of anti-Semitic content and its association with Hamas.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":117,"featured_media":2079082,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[544],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2079081","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-free-beacon"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2079081","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/117"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2079081"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2079081\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2079082"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2079081"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2079081"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2079081"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}