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Israel Demolishes UNRWA Facilities in Jerusalem

Published January 20, 2026, 14:01
Israel Demolishes UNRWA Facilities in Jerusalem

The Palestinian Embassy in Cyprus condemns the demolition of UNRWA (United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East) facilities by Israel within its complex in the Sheikh Jarrah neighborhood of occupied Jerusalem. The Embassy describes the action as a “deliberate” and “dangerous escalation,” as well as an “outright attack on the United Nations.” It also denounces the removal of UN flags and the hoisting of the Israeli flag, in the presence of Israeli Minister of National Security Itamar Ben-Gvir. Palestine calls on the EU and the international community to take immediate action to protect UN organizations and hold those responsible for violations of international law accountable.