Israel's UN Ambassador on Gaza Aid, OCHA Criticism, and UNESCO

Criticism of UN and OCHA's Role in Gaza

• humanitarian aid into Gaza through two mechanisms: the Gather humanitarian fund and the entry of trucks.
• ⚠️ The UN's OCHA agency is accused of abandoning neutrality, relying on Hamas-run sources without independent verification, and inflating casualty figures.
• 🤥 OCHA's head, Tom Fletcher, is called out for a "blood libel" claim about starving babies and a further accusation of genocide against Israel.
• 📉 Casualty figures published by OCHA were quietly reduced by over 10,000 without explanation or accountability.

Israel's Actions and UN Expectations

• 🎯 Israel is taking steps to ensure that OCHA's practices will no longer continue.
• 🤝 Israel is fighting to bring hostages back, defend its civilians, and dismantle terror networks, urging the UN to do the same.
• 🚚 OCHA is criticized for ignoring over 13,000 trucks facilitated by Israel and partners, counting only UN-coordinated aid.

Journalists in Gaza and UNESCO Decision

• ❓ Israel's Ambassador Danny Danon addresses concerns about international journalists not being allowed into Gaza, citing the risk of casualties in an active war zone.
• 🇺🇳 Danon supports President Trump's decision to withdraw from UNESCO, stating it was hijacked by elements promoting hate against Israel.
• 💰 He questions why the US, a major contributor to UNESCO, would fund an organization that promotes hate instead of culture.
• 🗣️ The ambassador emphasizes that the US is reviewing its engagement with UN agencies due to concerns about their conduct and funding.