The Trump administration's Justice Department has reversed a Biden-era position, allowing a lawsuit in Manhattan against the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA). The lawsuit claims UNRWA improperly funneled over $1 billion in aid, which Hamas used to support its terrorist activities and infrastructure. Previously, the Biden administration argued that UNRWA was entitled to immunity as part of the United Nations; however, the Justice Department now asserts that the allegations against UNRWA and its officers warrant legal scrutiny in U.S. courts, reinforcing a significant policy shift in U.S. legal stance towards international agencies.
The Justice Department's stance allows a lawsuit concerning UNRWA's alleged role in aiding Hamas to move forward, reversing prior immunity arguments.
The Biden administration previously maintained that UNRWA enjoys immunity from lawsuits due to its status as part of the United Nations.
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