UN Watch Demands Removal of Outgoing UNRWA Chief's Immunity Over War Crime Allegations
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By אוריאל פיליפ
First reported by Arutz Sheva · Jul 5, 2026
What happened
UN Watch has urged UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres to revoke the diplomatic immunity of outgoing UNRWA chief Philip Lazzarini to allow investigations into alleged complicity in terrorism and war crimes. The group accuses Lazzarini of ignoring evidence of Hamas infiltration within UNRWA and enabling the use of agency resources by terrorist groups. They demand immediate action to uphold UN accountability.
- 01UN Watch demands removal of Philip Lazzarini's diplomatic immunity to enable legal investigation.
- 02Lazzarini is accused of complicity in terrorism, war crimes, and crimes against humanity.
- 03Evidence alleges Hamas infiltration of UNRWA staff and facilities under Lazzarini's leadership.
- 04Lazzarini allegedly assured governments of UNRWA's neutrality despite warnings.
- 05UN Watch cites involvement in the abduction of Israeli soldier Yonatan Samarnu's body as an example.
- 06The group calls on UN Secretary-General Guterres to publicly revoke immunity and ensure cooperation.
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