Summary
Israeli demolition teams began tearing down the headquarters of the UN Palestinian Refugee Agency in East Jerusalem. Israel claims the land belongs to them and accuses the agency of having ties to Hamas. The UN agency maintains its premises are protected by international laws.
Key Facts
- Israeli teams started demolishing the UN Palestinian Refugee Agency headquarters in East Jerusalem.
- Israel claims ownership of the land and accuses the agency, Unrwa, of having Hamas ties.
- Unrwa asserts that its buildings are protected under international laws.
- Unrwa admitted that nine of its staff may have been involved in the October 7 attacks.
- Israel has not provided evidence of Unrwa's wider involvement beyond this admission.
- The BBC's John Sudworth reported from the demolition site.
