DOJ Strips UNRWA of Immunity, Questions Whether It Was Even Legally Created

In a major reversal of the Biden regime’s pro-terror position, the Trump DOJ now says UNRWA has no immunity from U.S. lawsuits—opening the door to massive claims by Hamas victims.

The U.S. Department of Justice has declared that UNRWA, the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East, does not possess diplomatic immunity in the United States. This policy shift reverses the previous administration’s stance, potentially allowing lawsuits against UNRWA to proceed in U.S. courts. This decision follows claims related to UNRWA’s alleged involvement with Hamas.

The DOJ also questions whether UNRWA was legally created in the first place.

UNRWA 🇺🇳 students:

“Stabbing Jews brings dignity to the Palestinians. We have to stab the Jews. They teach us that Jews are terrorists. I am ready to stab a jew and drive a car over them. I am ready to join ISIS” pic.twitter.com/S6xeuE5wrE

— Vivid.🇮🇱 (@VividProwess) April 25, 2025

The US Department of Justice informed the Southern District Court of New York last night that UNRWA – the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees – will not receive immunity from lawsuits in the United States, as it is not considered an affiliated body of the UN.

The position even suggested that the UN General Assembly may have lacked proper authority to establish the organization initially. “UNRWA is not entitled to immunity,” the update heading declared. This statement came in response to a major lawsuit filed by families of the October 7 massacre victims in American courts. (Israel Hayom)

STUNNING REVERSAL: 🇺🇸 U.S. Department of Justice Strips UNRWA of Immunity. “The complaint alleges atrocious conduct on the part of UNRWA. The Government believes they must answer these allegations in American courts. The prior Administration’s view that they do not was wrong.”
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— Hillel Neuer (@HillelNeuer) April 25, 2025

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