Israeli Forces Take Over UNRWA Headquarters in Jerusalem
Israeli occupation forces have seized control of the headquarters of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) in occupied East Jerusalem. The Israeli government plans to build 1,440 settlement units on the site. | According to the Middle East Eye, the announcement comes a day after members of the United Nations Security Council warned Israel against proceeding with a law, promoted by Iloz and others, aimed at curbing UNRWA’s ability to operate. The Knesset’s Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee approved two bills on Sunday which effectively aim at ending UNRWA’s activity and privileges in Israel. The US envoy to the United Nations, Linda Thomas-Greenfield, warned that the bill risked “hindering its ability to communicate with Israeli officials and removing privileges and immunities afforded to UN organizations and personnel around the globe”.