UN Condemns Israel's Demolition of UNRWA Buildings in East Jerusalem
ReutersJanuary 22, 20261 min1,595 views
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- ๐ฎ๐ฑ Israeli bulldozers demolished structures within the UN Palestinian refugee agency's (UNRWA) compound in East Jerusalem.
- ๐๏ธ The UNRWA head condemned the demolition as a new level of open and deliberate defiance of international law.
- โ ๏ธ This incident follows a series of Israeli actions against UNRWA, including a raid on a medical clinic and plans to cut power and water.
UNRWA's Role and Israeli Allegations
- ๐ UNRWA provides essential services like schooling, healthcare, and shelter to millions of Palestinians.
- ๐ซ Israel ordered UNRWA to vacate the specific premises last year, and the agency has not used the demolished buildings since.
- โ๏ธ Some former UNRWA staff indicated the demolished structures were used to store aid for the West Bank and Gaza.
Political Reactions and Context
- ๐ Israel's far-right national security minister praised the demolition, calling it a "historic day" and a "holiday."
- ๐ต๐ธ Israel alleges that some UNRWA staff are members of Hamas and participated in the October 7th attack, though UNRWA states Israel has not provided evidence for all allegations.
- ๐ The agency operates in East Jerusalem, which the UN and most countries consider occupied territory, while Israel views the entire city as part of its country.
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