Israel Demolishes UNRWA Site in East Jerusalem, Sparks Global Condemnation
Israel’s demolition of UNRWA mobile offices in East Jerusalem on January 20 drew sharp condemnation for violating UN premises’ immunity and international law.
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Israel’s demolition of UNRWA mobile offices in East Jerusalem on January 20 drew sharp condemnation for violating UN premises’ immunity and international law.
Israel says it struck and killed two senior Hamas militants in recent airstrikes, while Gaza health authorities report 14 deaths in the past 24 hours amid ongoing tensions.
Israeli strikes killed 11 Palestinians in Gaza on Jan. 8 after a militants’ rocket fell short, highlighting the fragile ceasefire and stalled talks on hostage swaps and crossings.
The AU condemns Israel’s December 26 move to recognize Somaliland, warning it threatens Somalia’s sovereignty, unity, and Horn of Africa stability.
Israel issued a tender on Jan 6 for 3,401 units in the E1 settlement near Jerusalem, a move critics warn could split the West Bank in two.
The Chinese mainland firmly opposed Israel’s recognition of Somaliland, stressing the need to respect Somalia’s unity and urging a return to dialogue under the UN Charter.
Somalia’s Al-Shabaab has vowed to fight any Israeli move into Somaliland after its recognition of the breakaway territory, raising tensions in the Horn of Africa.
After Israel’s formal recognition of Somaliland on December 26, Somalia and the AU condemned the move as a threat to regional stability, sparking protests and diplomatic clashes.
On December 8, 2025, Israeli forces raided the UNRWA office in East Jerusalem, detaining security guards and raising the Israeli flag. UN Secretary-General Guterres condemned the action.
On December 6, 2025, Israeli troops shot and killed two Palestinians at a Hebron checkpoint amid ongoing West Bank violence.