Canadian Families Sue Government Over UNRWA Funding Post-Hamas Attacks

Following the October 7 attacks, Canadian families file a lawsuit against their government for resuming financial support to UNRWA, alleging ties to Hamas.

• Canadian families who lost loved ones in the Hamas attacks of October 7, 2023, have initiated a lawsuit against the Canadian government for reinstating funding to UNRWA.
• The lawsuit, represented by the Israel and Jewish Affairs, argues that funding UNRWA violates Canadian law due to the agency's alleged connections to Hamas.
• Investigations reveal that approximately 10% of UNRWA's Palestinian staff may have ties to Hamas and other Islamist militant groups.
• The legal challenge is spearheaded by Ottawa-based human rights lawyer Lawrence Greenspon, emphasizing the direct impact of UNRWA's actions on the families affected by Hamas terrorism.
• The families demand that funding be redirected to other credible organizations, citing UNRWA's failure to uphold Canadian values and international human rights standards.

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