Israel Demolishes UN Agency Premises in East Jerusalem, Sparks Outcry
Israeli authorities demolished UNRWA buildings in East Jerusalem, drawing sharp UN condemnation. Tensions rise over Palestinian refugee support mechanisms.
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Israeli authorities demolished UNRWA buildings in East Jerusalem, drawing sharp UN condemnation. Tensions rise over Palestinian refugee support mechanisms.
The UN agency for Palestinian refugees, UNRWA, vows to continue its aid efforts despite an Israeli ban prohibiting its operations, which came into effect on Thursday.
Israel has notified the UN of its decision to terminate its agreement with UNRWA, the agency providing aid to Palestinian refugees. The move has sparked international criticism amid a humanitarian crisis in Gaza.
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has protested a new Israeli law that could cripple UNRWA, warning of its devastating impact on Palestinian refugees in the occupied territory.
UNRWA faces funding cuts from key Western nations amid allegations of staff links to Hamas, risking a severe humanitarian crisis in Gaza where millions rely on the agency for essential aid.