"Israel has faced international condemnation after it bulldozed the headquarters of the United Nations agency for Palestinian refugees (UNRWA) in occupied East Jerusalem. The UN said razing the compound violates international law."
"What are the implications of the demolition? Presenter: Adrian Finighan Guests: Shireen Salti Political analyst who specialises in Palestine-Israel public affairs Francesca Albanese UN special rapporteur on human rights in the occupied Palestinian territory and a former lawyer at UNRWA Gideon Levy Columnist at Israeli news outlet Haaretz"
Israel bulldozed the UNRWA headquarters in occupied East Jerusalem, prompting international condemnation. The UN stated that razing the compound violates international law. The demolition disrupts UNRWA operations and endangers services to Palestinian refugees, diminishing access to shelter, documentation, and humanitarian assistance. The action raises questions of legal accountability for conduct in occupied territory and may trigger international investigations or diplomatic measures. The demolition risks escalating tensions between Israeli authorities and Palestinian communities and complicates relations between Israel and UN member states. The removal of a UN facility undermines protections for humanitarian agencies and their personnel in conflict settings.
Read at www.aljazeera.com
Unable to calculate read time
Collection
[
|
...
]