US EditionIsrael Demolishes UNRWA Compound in East Jerusalem
Israeli forces demolished UNRWA's East Jerusalem compound citing a 2024 ban and alleged Hamas ties; UNRWA calls it a violation of international law affecting millions of Palestinian refugees.
- On January 20, 2026, bulldozers and Israeli security forces began demolishing UNRWA structures at Ammunition Hill, East Jerusalem, after the site was seized last year, which UNRWA condemned.
- On May 30, authorities issued a decision ordering UNRWA to vacate the premises within 30 days, citing land-related licensing procedures, after the October 2024 law banning UNRWA.
- At around 7 a.m., Israeli security forces forced out UNRWA security guards, confiscated staff devices, then Israel Lands Authority representatives brought bulldozers to demolish the Ammunition Hill headquarters.
- As a result, UNRWA's East Jerusalem operations will cease, transferring responsibilities to the State of Israel and risking service disruptions for 192,000 Palestinian refugees, while U.N. Secretary-General António Guterres condemned the demolitions and threatened legal action.
- Israel accuses some UNRWA staff of ties to Hamas and October 7 participation, while UNRWA fired several staff and said not all allegations were proven; earlier steps included a reported 1,440‑unit settlement plan.
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Israel Demolishes Former UNRWA Headquarters In Jerusalem After Knesset Ban
by Emmitt Barry, Worthy News Washington D.C. Bureau Chief (Worthy News) – Israeli authorities on Tuesday began demolishing the former headquarters of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency at Ammunition Hill in Jerusalem, marking a decisive enforcement of legislation passed by the Knesset banning UNRWA activity inside Israeli territory. The compound, which had served as UNRWA’s central base for operations in Jerusalem, Judea, and Samaria, wa…
"This should serve as a warning signal", the Unrwa, who denounces "a serious violation of international law". The site is no longer occupied by the Agency since Israel banned its activities a year ago. - An "unprecedented attack": Israel is demolishing United Nations buildings in East Jerusalem (International).
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