"UNRWA said on X on Tuesday that Israeli forces had confiscated staff devices and forced them out of their headquarters in the Sheikh Jarrah neighbourhood. list of 3 itemsend of list This is an unprecedented attack not only against UNRWA and its premises. It constitutes a serious violation of international law and the privileges and immunities of the United Nations, it said."
"Local sources reported that an Israeli army force, accompanied by bulldozers, stormed the agency's compound after sealing off the surrounding streets and intensifying its military presence in the area, and proceeded to demolish structures inside the compound, according to the Wafa news agency. Israel has repeatedly attacked UNRWA for what it terms pro-Palestinian leanings and accused the group of ties to Hamas, without providing evidence and which the UN agency has vehemently denied."
"Israel's Foreign Ministry said the demolition was following through on a new law that banned the organization, National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir said in a statement that he had accompanied crews to the headquarters and called it a historic day. Israel has faced global condemnation after a ban on dozens of international aid organisations working to provide life-saving assistance to Palestinians in the war-ravaged Gaza Strip came into effect weeks ago. Israel has revoked the operating licences of 37 aid groups, including Doctors Without Borders, known by its French initials MSF, and the Norwegian Refugee Council, for failing to comply with new government regulations."
Israeli forces entered UNRWA’s Sheikh Jarrah headquarters, confiscated staff devices, expelled personnel and demolished structures inside the compound. The agency characterized the action as an unprecedented attack and a serious violation of international law and UN privileges and immunities. Local sources reported streets were sealed off and military presence intensified during the operation. Israeli officials said the demolition implemented a new law banning the organization, and ministers presented the move as historic. Authorities have revoked operating licences for dozens of international aid groups, including MSF and the Norwegian Refugee Council, citing noncompliance with new regulations and prompting global condemnation.
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