UN launches probe into shock claims its aid workers were involved in Hamas’ October 7 terror attack

THE UN is investigating claims its aid workers were involved in terror atrocities in Israel.

Twelve staff at the United Nations Relief and Works Agency — the UN’s Palestinian refugee arm — have had their contracts terminated.

UNRWA commissioner-general Philippe Lazzarini said: “Any employee who was involved in acts of terror will be held accountable, including through criminal prosecution.”

Israel claimed it had received “specific information” some of the agency’s 13,000 workers had a role in the Hamas October invasion which left 1,200 dead.

Monitors also found social media posts in which teachers based in Gaza “openly celebrated” outrages which included a massacre at the Supernova desert music festival.

One wrote: “Reality surpasses our wildest dreams.”

A head said the slaughter was “redressing” Palestinian grievances.

Meanwhile the UN’s top court told Israel to “take all measures to prevent genocidal acts in Gaza” after South Africa levelled mass murder claims.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin ­Netanyahu branded the ruling “outrageous” and pledged his country will “continue to defend ourselves while adhering to international law”.

No10 vowed to stand by Israel.

PM Rishi Sunak had called South Africa’s case “completely unjustified”.

The 17-judge UN panel stopped short of ordering an immediate halt to operations.