The UN has terminated nine staff members from its agency for Palestinian refugees, UNRWA, following an internal investigation that found they may have been involved in the Hamas-led October 7 attack on Israel, which resulted in 1,200 deaths and numerous abductions. The investigation, led by the Office of Internal Oversight Services, reviewed evidence provided by Israel and concluded that nine of the 19 UNRWA employees investigated had sufficient evidence against them. The findings have led to criticisms from Israeli officials, who argue that the UNRWA harbors terrorists and that the investigation's actions are insufficient. The allegations initially caused major donor countries to suspend funding to UNRWA, creating a financial shortfall, but most have since resumed their contributions. The UN emphasized that the terminations were necessary to maintain the agency's principle of neutrality and continue its humanitarian mission in Gaza.