Shocking discovery: U.N. worker with Nazi tattoos treated in Israeli hospital

The U.N. worker, who had been initially treated in a Gaza hospital following a booby trap attack, was transferred to an Israeli medical facility for further care. While the U.N. initially blamed Israel for the incident, Israeli officials have clarified that the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) were not operating in that specific part of Gaza, suggesting the injury was likely caused by a Hamas-planted trap.

During the treatment process at the Israeli hospital, staff discovered that the U.N. employee had tattoos featuring explicit Nazi imagery. One tattoo bore the phrase "My honor is loyalty" in German, which is a notorious motto of the Waffen-SS, the Nazi paramilitary group responsible for war crimes during the Holocaust. This phrase has since become a symbol widely associated with neo-Nazi groups and white supremacists. Another tattoo depicted an SS officer in full Nazi regalia, complete with a military hat, sunglasses, and the insignia of the SS.

Despite the discovery, Farhan Haq, deputy spokesperson for U.N. Secretary-General António Guterres, downplayed the issue, stating, “Our focus right now is getting medical care for the wounded people,” without providing further details on the individual involved.

The incident has sparked increased scrutiny of the United Nations, particularly regarding its associations with anti-Semitism and anti-Israel sentiment. Hillel Neuer, executive director of U.N. Watch, commented that the incident reflects a broader issue within the U.N., noting the prevalence of anti-Semitism in some of its departments. He cited past controversies, including the continued employment of Francesca Albanese, a U.N. human rights investigator, despite her past comments that have been widely criticized as anti-Semitic.

The U.N.’s handling of its Gaza operations has come under fire in recent months, especially after Israel presented evidence of U.N. Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) staff members reportedly being involved in the Hamas-led terror attacks on October 7. These revelations, combined with suspicions of widespread anti-Israel sentiment within the U.N., have led to global scrutiny and suspensions of funding.

Jewish employees within the U.N. have also raised concerns about the organization's internal culture, with some claiming that anti-Israel propaganda is organized and encouraged at the highest levels. One anonymous Jewish employee stated that many people within the organization are afraid to openly identify as Jewish due to fear of retaliation.

This disturbing revelation about a U.N. staffer sporting Nazi symbols only adds to the growing list of controversies surrounding the U.N.'s operations in Gaza and its wider approach to issues of anti-Semitism.