On Wednesday, January 21, 2026, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres issued a strong condemnation of the Israeli government's demolition of a United Nations compound in East Jerusalem 😔. The move, announced earlier today by Farhan Haq, deputy spokesperson for the UN chief, has raised alarms across the international community.
The affected compound belongs to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA). In his statement, Guterres urged the Israeli government to immediately halt any further demolition, return the site to UN control, and restore all UNRWA premises without delay 📢.
UNRWA provides vital services—like education, healthcare, and food assistance—to hundreds of thousands of Palestinian refugees. The destruction of its facilities threatens ongoing aid programs and puts vulnerable communities at risk 🎓🏥.
The United Nations is now calling on all parties to respect international law and protect humanitarian operations in East Jerusalem. The world watches closely as the UN waits for the Israeli government's response and hopes for a swift resolution 🤝.
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UN condemns Israeli demolition of UN compound in East Jerusalem
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