An UN official claims to have been dismissed for criticizing Israel over Gaza

Author: senenews.comPublished on: October 1, 2026Country: France

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An UN official claims to have been dismissed for criticizing Israel over Gaza

A FAO official with 26 years of service claimed he was dismissed in July for criticizing Israel's policies in Gaza, including participating in silent protests and a report on food availability. FAO Director-General Qu Dongyu emphasized that staff should not engage in human rights activism within the organization, justifying dismissals to uphold FAO's constitution. The incident highlights internal tensions regarding human rights issues within the UN agency.

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