Israeli crews bulldoze UNRWA headquarters in east Jerusalem
AP News • • world
Key Points:
- Israeli forces fired tear gas at a Palestinian vocational school in East Jerusalem and demolished parts of the UNRWA headquarters, marking an escalation in their campaign against the UN agency for Palestinian refugees.
- UNRWA, which provides education, health care, and aid to millions of Palestinian refugees, has been banned by Israel from operating in Israeli territory, including East Jerusalem, amid accusations of ties to militant groups that UNRWA denies.
- The demolition and raids come after years of Israeli criticism and legal measures against UNRWA, with Israel accusing the agency of harboring militants and perpetuating the Palestinian refugee issue.
- UNRWA officials and supporters warn that these actions violate international law and threaten humanitarian services, with UNRWA commissioner-general
