Summary
Eleven countries have condemned Israel for demolishing the United Nations agency's headquarters for Palestinian refugees in East Jerusalem. The nations urge Israel to stop such actions and allow aid to reach Gaza, highlighting Israel's obligation to protect UN facilities and support humanitarian efforts under international law.
Key Facts
- Eleven countries, including the UK, France, and Canada, criticized Israel for demolishing the UNRWA headquarters in East Jerusalem.
- The statement called the demolition “unprecedented” and urged Israel to stop similar actions.
- UNRWA is a UN agency providing aid to Palestinian refugees in the Middle East.
- Israel has accused UNRWA of links to Hamas, which the UN denies.
- Israel’s parliament passed laws restricting UNRWA's operations in areas under Israeli control.
- In October 2025, the International Court of Justice ruled that Israel must allow UNRWA to operate freely.
- The foreign ministers requested Israel to permit humanitarian aid into Gaza, where thousands of Palestinians have died since October 2023.
- An international agreement requires Israel to allow 600 aid trucks into Gaza daily, a term Israel has not fully met.
