Mohammad Assaf, who grew up in an UNRWA refugee camp in Gaza's Khan Younis, was named the UNRWA 'Goodwill Ambassador for Peace.' He is now one of the most popular Palestinian singers today, yet his message of armed resistance and 'right of return' through force of arms is in direct contradiction to a UN organization, whose motto is 'Peace Starts Here...'
Israel, Jews and Peace in the Palestinian Authority Teachers' Guides is the last in a series of four studies within an extensive research project that started in 2015 and aimed at checking the attitude of the Palestinian Authority (PA) curriculum to the Jewish-Israeli “other” within the ongoing conflict and to the possibility of solving that conflict peacefully. The three previous studies covered 364 schoolbooks of all grades in various subjects that were published between 2013 and 2018. The present study touches this subject from a different perspective – that of the Palestinian teachers. It is based on 89 teachers’ guides published in 2016-2018.
The Center for Near East Policy Research held a special event on April 2, 2019 featuring diplomats and public officials in order to address the recent attacks against the State of Israel. The Center has been monitoring the situation in Gaza, as well as the preparations for the missile attacks on Tel-Aviv and the South.
The human tragedy of life in the UNRWA refugee camp of Shuafat, in the heart of Jerusalem and the detrimental effect on its' residents. Crime, terror, drugs, mismanagement and filth are some of the scourges of daily life in Shuafat.
The Center for Near East Policy Research produced it's latest film shot on location on the Gaza border in the summer of 2018, showing how UNRWA's dangerous 'right of return' policy is the ideological foundation with which the next generation of children are brainwashed to believe.
On October 17th, The Center for Near East Policy Research provided a briefing at the United Nations Correspondents Association at the UN in New York, followed by a confidential briefing for officials of the UN Secretary General's office about the lethal nature of UNRWA.
The Center for Near East Policy Research presented the newly released film, UNRWA Uprising and the latest edition of the Palestinian text books used in UNRWA schools, This was the CFNEPR’s second briefing in the Swedish Parliament. Member of Knesset Sharren Haskel, head of “Knesset Lobby for UNRWA Reform”’’ , UNRWA education expert Dr. Arnon Groiss and CFNEPR director David Bedein presented a comprehensive report on UNRWA indiscretions to Swedish policy makers.
Short movie shows how UNRWA encourages descendants of Palestinian refugees to conduct a violent campaign to achieve their 'right of return' by force of arms, as exemplified in the bloody 'March of the Return' at the Israel-Gaza border, where dozens were killed in violent riots.
Introducing concerns to a senior advisor of the Hon. Nikki Haley at the U.S. legation office at the UN in New York over the UNRWA war education curriculum, the newly hired PR firm engaged by UNRWA, the blockage of the U.S. GAO congressional investigation report on UNRWA schools from the public and from the US Congress, the illegal Hamas-UNRWA ties and the newly formed “Knesset Lobby for UNRWA Reform.”
During the first week of March, 2018, the Center for Near East Policy Research conducted briefings at the U.S. Congress, the office of the U.N. Secretary General (the second meeting) and the Heritage Foundation. The message: Adopt the “UNRWA Reform Initiative.”
Since UNRWA uses the PA schoolbooks with no omissions or amendments, it actually becomes full partner of the PA anti-Israeli and, sometimes, anti-Semitic indoctrination. Anti-Semitic expressions in such schoolbooks have existed throughout UNRWA’s seven-decade activity, mostly within the context of the conflict, but also in the religious context.
The Jerusalem Municipal Commission Against Violence invited CFNEPR to conduct a special session on violence emanating from UNRWA facilities in Jerusalem.
This paper is the final update of two former studies. It reviewed UNRWA’s role in perpetuating the Middle East conflict, having used for decades textbooks that delegitimize the State of Israel and the very presence of its Jewish citizens in the country, demonize both Israel and Jews in various contexts and advocate a violent struggle against it instead of peace and coexistence.
A joint production with correspondent Gal Berger of ‘Kan’ Israeli TV news, which features interviews with children in the Shuafat refugee camp in Jerusalem.
“The Knesset Lobby to Reform UNRWA” held its second session on Monday, Nov. 27, at the Jerusalem Hall in the Knesset, chaired by MK Sharren Haskel, who has taken the leadership to demand full disclosure, accountability and transparency from donor nations who render $1.2 billion of assistance to UNRWA, an agency which seems to promote “Palestinian refugee life in perpetuity”, for the families of Arab refugees from the 1948 war.
Experts from The Center for Near East Policy Research and The Simon Wiesenthal Center presented a new study to Representative Doug Lamborn (R-CO) on Tuesday blasting UNRWA for allegedly including calls for indoctrination and violence in its curriculum.
Lt. Col. (Ret.) Jonathan D. Halevi submits report to MP Michael Levitt at the Canadian Parliament, to correct the notion that Hamas no longer controls administration and education of UNRWA in Gaza. Reason for submission: Canada withdrew finance from UNRWA general fund in 2010, following CFNEPR report which documented Hamas victory in the UNRWA union elections and Canadian resumption of funding to UNRWA in 2016.
The Knesset Lobby for UNRWA Policy Reform, chaired by MK Sharren Haskel (Likud), was formed at its first offical meeting on July 20, 2017 at The Knesset.
Palestinian refugee children, under the auspices of UNRWA, are indoctrinated for war against Israel, in violation of the UN treaties which forbid the use of child soldiers.
The Center held a briefing on the latest translation of the PA textbooks used in UNRWA schools. The briefing, entitled ‘Indoctrination for War Against the Jews’ was hosted by MK Aliza Lavie.
Center director, David Bedein, travelled to the U.S. to meet with Senator Risch and his staffers on the subject of the Palestinian textbooks used in PA and UNRWA schools and terror groups operating in UN facilities. The meeting resulted in an unprecedented official request for the U.S. 'General Accounting Office' to conduct an official inquiry into terror groups involvement in UNRWA education.
Human Rights expert, Bassem Eid, details the human rights violations in the Palestinian Authority territories. This special report published by the UK's Henry Jackson Society think-tank was presented at their offices in the UK to members of the British Parliament.
The Center for Near East Policy Research engaged a team of senior journalists who have produced a new short film on the incitement taking place in UNRWA facilities in Jerusalem and Bethlehem.
This report presents translations and analysis from the latest Palestinian Authority textbooks taught in PA and UNRWA schools. Demonization, delegitimization, advocacy of violent struggle rather than peace and jihad, martyrdom and the ‘right of return.’
The first- ever ‘UNRWA Policy Forum’ at The Knesset features UNRWA experts and testimonials from Dr. Arnon Groiss, Palestinian UNRWA refugee Bassem Eid, Adi Schwartz, David Bedein and was hosted by MK Smotrich.
This film details Iran’s direct funding of terrorism to its proxy military operatives, Hezbollah and Hamas. With billions of dollars of unfrozen assets expected to be unfrozen and available to Iran, Iranian leaders have stated that they will continue to fund Hamas. This film includes interviews with boy and girl child soldiers of Hamas, who describe their intention to destroy Israel, with guns, and other weapons. The interviews and video of UNRWA-educated children was filmed in Gaza in the summer of 2015.
This short film shows how Hamas continues to indoctrinate children to engage in acts of terror. Shot on location in Gaza, the film features interviews with leaders of Hamas and students who live in UNRWA facilities and number 17,000 young teens now being recruited and exploited for Hamas' army.
The Henry Jackson Society hosted an event with Bassem Eid, Director of the Palestinian Human Rights Monitoring Group; Dr. Arnon Groiss, Deputy Director of IBA’s Arabic Radio and experienced translator of Arabic schoolbooks; and David Bedein, Director of the Center for Near East Policy Research and Founder of The Israel Resource News Agency. The three speakers brought their personal perspectives to the discussion and called for auditing of the funds allocated to UNRWA, making sure that the UNRWA curriculum stops incorporating principles of martyrdom and “right to return” through use of arms, and dismissing those UNRWA officials who have clear and proven links to Hamas.
Summary of anti-semitic motifs found in PA schoolbooks used in UNRWA schools, since the publication of the latest books introduced by the PA in September, 2000.
UNRWA has been hijacked by Hamas, as the 'Protective Edge' War revealed rockets stored and fired from UNRWA facilities. Students indoctrinated to wage war and jihad in Hamas-run ‘Kutla’ (youth) clubs and schools with Hamas-run teachers unions.
Participated in a briefing on May 19, 2014 entitled “UNRWA: Providing Humanitarian Relief or Prolonging the Palestinian Refugee Problem?” Held at the United Nations, organized by the International Association of Jewish Lawyers and Jurists (IAJLJ).
MP Blackman hosted this parliamentary event at the House of Commons. Dr. Arnon Groiss and Jonathan HaLevi presented the DFID with UNRWA educational materials and asked if they would conduct an evaluation of UNRWA education, which prepares half a million Palestinian students in UNRWA schools to engage in a war. Camp Jihad was also screened for attendees.
Hosted by MK Chetboun on the subject of the new Palestinian Authority textbooks. Dr. Arnon Groiss displayed the newest textbooks in use in the UNRWA schools and explained the objective ways to evaluate the new textbooks. Dr. Einat Wilf addressed the subject of reforming UNRWA practices on the path to peace.
Consolidation of articles and reports on the flawed State Department commissioned ‘Wexler’ study of Palestinian Authority textbooks used in UNRWA schools.
A book on UNRWA authored by David Bedein, featuring the politicized policies of UNRWA and its’ role in stalling advancement and reconciliation in the region.
Misrepresentation of situation in Gaza, promoting the flotilla, whitewashing of Hamas, new commissioner and his political stance and politicizing UNRWA.
UNRWA changing its tactics alluding to reform, activities of John Ging, operating policies and the right of return. Incitement and terror groups embedded in UNRWA, textbooks not recognizing Israel/the ‘other,’ conclusions.
UNRWA educational policies, textbooks, comparing UNRWA to UNHCR, re-settling a Palestinian refugee family in Chile, UNRWA questionable policies, interviews with UNRWA staff and profiles of UNRWA students turned suicide killers. Highlighting the terror groups operating within UNRWA facilities.
Exposing the UNRWA policies promoting ‘right of return’ through armed struggle, a look at UNRWA schools, camps, educational policies and ‘Nakba Day’ activities. An interview with UNRWA spokesman, Chris Gunness.
Hamas domination of teachers unions in Gaza, UNRWA workers elections, officials support for armed struggle, teachers promote martyrdom, terror takeover of ‘Kutla’ youth clubs, ‘Islamic Jihad’ presence in UNRWA schools, and PFLP presence in UNRWA schools.
Briefing for staffers of the U.S. House International Relations Committee members on the subject of official Palestinian Authority textbooks as the fomenters of violence among youth in the territories.
