Israel Demolishes UNRWA Headquarters in Occupied East Jerusalem: International Condemnation Grows (January 2026)
Israeli bulldozers demolish structures at UNRWA headquarters in occupied East Jerusalem, January 20, 2026. Credit: AFP Israel Demolishes UNRWA Headquarters in Occupied East Jerusalem: International Condemnation Grows (January 2026) Israel Demolishes UNRWA Headquarters in Occupied East Jerusalem: International Condemnation Grows (January 2026) Jerusalem, January 20, 2026 — Israeli authorities carried out the demolition of multiple structures at the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) headquarters in the Sheikh Jarrah neighborhood of occupied East Jerusalem on Tuesday. The action, overseen by far-right National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, has drawn sharp international criticism for violating UN privileges and international law. What Happened in Occupied East Jerusalem? Israeli military units, accompanied by bulldozers, sealed off streets around the UNRWA compound before entering and razing seve...