Archive · 4 Oct 2025
US Judge Dismisses Lawsuit Against UNRWA Over Hamas Aid
Imagine some people sued a UN agency that helps Palestinian refugees, called UNRWA, because they thought the agency helped Hamas.
Hamas attacked Israel, and these people, including survivors, were very upset.
They said UNRWA gave money to Hamas to build "terror infrastructure."
A judge looked at the case.
The judge said that UNRWA, because it's part of the United Nations, can't be sued.
The judge said the UN has "immunity," which means they are protected from lawsuits in this case.
The people who sued are planning to fight the decision.
A U.S. judge dismissed a lawsuit against UNRWA.
Plaintiffs accused UNRWA of aiding Hamas during the October 7, 2023 attack on Israel.
Judge Analisa Torres cited UN immunity as the basis for dismissal.
The plaintiffs include survivors of the attack.
The plaintiffs plan to appeal the decision.
- Who
- U.S. District Judge Analisa Torres, dozens of Israelis, and UNRWA.
- What
- A lawsuit accusing UNRWA of aiding Hamas was dismissed.
- When
- Wednesday, October 7, 2023.
- Where
- U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York.
- Why
- The judge ruled that UNRWA has immunity.
- Plaintiff's Claim
- UNRWA aided Hamas' October 7, 2023 attack.
- Defendant
- United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA)
- Judge
- U.S. District Judge Analisa Torres
- Ruling
- UNRWA has "absolute immunity" from the lawsuit.
- Legal Basis
- UNRWA is a subsidiary of the U.N., which has immunity.
- Location of Case
- U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York