US EditionIsraeli crews target UN facilities for Palestinian refugees
Israeli laws criminalizing UNRWA led to seizure and partial demolition of its Jerusalem compound, with 13,000 employees in Gaza affected, officials said.
- On Tuesday, the Israel Land Authority seized and partially demolished UNRWA regional headquarters in Ammunition Hill, Jerusalem, with Jerusalem district police preparing the site for housing.
- Last month, the Knesset passed laws banning UNRWA, stripping diplomatic immunity, barring utilities, and allowing the Israeli government to seize its properties.
- Israeli officials say Palestinian militants infiltrated UNRWA, naming 19 employees linked to the Oct. 7, 2023 attack, while an internal U.N. inquiry found at least nine employees involved and UNRWA fired them.
- UNRWA and rights groups petitioned Israel's Supreme Court to halt demolitions, which scheduled a hearing for February 2nd and gave the state one day to respond.
- Hundreds of aid workers at the Jerusalem compound faced disruption as the seizure threatens UNRWA’s major hub, and Jerusalem city officials requested Israel Defense Forces to secure the operation.
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Israel Demolishes UNRWA Facility in East Jerusalem
Israeli authorities have demolished a former United Nations facility in East Jerusalem after determining the site was linked to terrorist activity and built in violation of Israeli law. The structure had served as a headquarters for the United Nations Relief and Works Agency and had been inactive for several years. Israeli officials said the action followed security assessments and legal review. The demolished compound was operated by the United…
Ben Gvir celebrates as Israel destroys aid agency headquarters
Israel is attempting to force the UN aid agency for Palestinians to cease operations for Israel. National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir led Israeli forces as they demolished the headquarters of UNRWA (the UN aid agency for Palestinians) in East Jerusalem. Gvir said: "[This is] a historic day for sovereignty in Jerusalem. Today, these terror supporters are being kicked out along with everything they built. This is what will be done to every t…
UN turns to Supreme Court to overturn law barring UNRWA from Israel
UNRWA petitions Israel’s Supreme Court, demanding the court halt planned demolitions and overturn a law passed by the Knesset barring the agency’s operations in Israel. By World Israel News Staff The United Nations relief agency UNRWA has petitioned the Israeli Supreme Court to halt the demolition of UNRWA facilities in Jerusalem and to overturn a law passed by the Knesset that targeting the agency over its ties to Gaza terror groups including H…
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