Israel Demolishes UNRWA Headquarters in East Jerusalem Amid Operational Ban

Israeli forces began demolishing the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) headquarters in East Jerusalem, following legislation banning the agency's operations within Israeli territory. Israel alleges ties between UNRWA staff and Hamas militants involved in the 2023 attacks, claims the agency denies. UNRWA condemned the demolition as a violation of international law and UN privileges. The agency provides essential services to millions of Palestinian refugees across the region, while Israel maintains the action complies with domestic and international law.