US EditionIsrael Demolishes UNRWA Compound in East Jerusalem
Israeli forces demolished UNRWA's East Jerusalem compound citing a 2024 ban and alleged Hamas ties; UNRWA calls it a violation of international law affecting millions of Palestinian refugees.
- On January 20, 2026, bulldozers and Israeli security forces began demolishing UNRWA structures at Ammunition Hill, East Jerusalem, after the site was seized last year, which UNRWA condemned.
- On May 30, authorities issued a decision ordering UNRWA to vacate the premises within 30 days, citing land-related licensing procedures, after the October 2024 law banning UNRWA.
- At around 7 a.m., Israeli security forces forced out UNRWA security guards, confiscated staff devices, then Israel Lands Authority representatives brought bulldozers to demolish the Ammunition Hill headquarters.
- As a result, UNRWA's East Jerusalem operations will cease, transferring responsibilities to the State of Israel and risking service disruptions for 192,000 Palestinian refugees, while U.N. Secretary-General António Guterres condemned the demolitions and threatened legal action.
- Israel accuses some UNRWA staff of ties to Hamas and October 7 participation, while UNRWA fired several staff and said not all allegations were proven; earlier steps included a reported 1,440‑unit settlement plan.
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