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Israel Demolishes Buildings at UNRWA Headquarters in East Jerusalem

Published January 20, 2026, 11:20
Israel Demolishes Buildings at UNRWA Headquarters in East Jerusalem

Israeli bulldozers demolished buildings belonging to the UN agency for Palestinian refugees (UNRWA) in East Jerusalem, which had been seized by Israeli authorities a year ago. UNRWA denounces the action as a violation of international law. Israel had banned UNRWA activities in Israeli territory since January 2025, with relevant legislation passed in October 2024. The Israeli Foreign Ministry claims the seizure was legal under Israeli and international law. UNRWA states that Israel is conducting a disinformation campaign against it, while Israel alleges that UNRWA workers were members of Hamas.