Israeli authorities on Tuesday began demolishing the UNRWA headquarters in East Jerusalem, following the passage of laws banning the UN agency’s operations. Police and enforcement officers arrived with bulldozers, securing the compound and clearing the premises, according to footage obtained by EIETV
UNRWA condemned the demolition as an unprecedented attack on a United Nations agency, warning it represents a deliberate defiance of international law and the UN Convention on Privileges and Immunities, which declares UN facilities inviolable
Israel argues the land belongs to the state and says the compound no longer qualifies for immunity, accusing UNRWA of links to terrorism allegations the agency strongly denies
East Jerusalem remains internationally recognized as occupied territory, claimed by Palestinians as the capital of a future state, while Israel considers the city its “eternal capital
With further UNRWA properties expected to face similar action, key questions emerge:
Can a UN agency legally be dismantled by a host state?
Does domestic law override international protections?
What precedent does this set for humanitarian operations worldwide
The UN Secretary-General has called for an immediate halt to the demolition, while Palestinian authorities urge global intervention
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