Summary
Israeli forces demolished United Nations-owned facilities used by the UNRWA, an agency that provides services to Palestinian refugees. The actions took place in east Jerusalem and involved tearing down offices and using tear gas at another site. Israel accuses the agency of ties with Hamas, which the UNRWA denies.
Key Facts
- Israeli forces demolished United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) facilities in east Jerusalem.
- The UNRWA provides aid to Palestinian refugees in Gaza, the West Bank, east Jerusalem, and other regions.
- Israeli authorities accuse UNRWA of having connections with Hamas, which UNRWA denies.
- The UN Secretary-General condemned the demolition and requested the return of the facility to UN control.
- Israeli law banning UNRWA's operations led to the enforcement of these actions.
- The demolition impacted a vocational school serving over 300 young refugees.
- Israel's Foreign Ministry claims ownership of the site and rejects UNRWA's international law violation claims.
- This action is part of a broader campaign against UNRWA amid ongoing Israeli-Palestinian tensions.
