UN Apologizes to Israel after 20 Missiles Found in UN Relief Agency School in Gaza

Teresa Neumann : Jul 18, 2014
Raphael Ahren – Times of Israel

The discovery confirms Israel's claim that Hamas and other terror groups use civilian infrastructure to hide weapons.

(Israel)—The Times of Israel reports that 20 rockets were found this week in a Gaza school operated by the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA). (Photo via Times of Israel)

A statement released by the agency read, "UNRWA strongly condemns the group or groups responsible for placing the weapons in one of its installations. This is a flagrant violation of the inviolability of its premises under international law."

Israel Foreign Ministry spokesperson Yigal Palmor said, "Yet, again, Gaza terrorists abuse UN facilities to carry out their violent activities. Hamas and other terror groups are determined to put civilians in harm's way... We expect the UN and the international community to condemn and to act strongly against this brazen violation of international humanitarian law, which endangers children and UN humanitarian activities."

The report notes that UNRWA has "launched a comprehensive investigation into the incident."