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FAO official says he lost his job for criticising Israeli policies in Gaza

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The FAO official said he was told his contract would not be renewed over an alleged breach of impartiality on Gaza.

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Published: Oct 2, 2026, 4:02 AM UTC

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A senior official at the UN’s agriculture agency said Wednesday he had lost his job for criticizing Israeli policies in Gaza, as the body’s head condemned staff who “play the game of human rights”.

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Food and Agriculture Organization

Specialized agency of the United Nations

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) is a specialized agency of the United Nations that leads international efforts to defeat hunger and improve nutrition and food security. Its Latin motto, fiat panis, translates to "let there be bread". It was founded on 16 October 1945 in Quebec City, Canada.

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Senior UN agency figure claims he lost job for criticizing Israel on GazaThe Times of Israel10 hr. ago
Senior UN figure says lost job for criticizing Israel over GazaCTV NewsCanada15 hr. ago

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