Palestinians, UN Condemn Israeli Demolition of UNRWA HQ in East Jerusalem
Bulldozing of UNRWA headquarters in occupied East Jerusalem sparked condemnation from United Nations and Palestinian leaders, who warned move signals a “barbaric new era” of unchecked defiance of international law. [VIDEO]
Israeli forces, accompanied by far-right National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, stormed UNRWA compound in Sheikh Jarrah neighbourhood on Tuesday, demolishing structures and confiscating equipment. Ben-Gvir described destruction as a “historic day.” UNRWA Commissioner-General Philippe Lazzarini called operation a “wake-up call” for world.
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