UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres condemned the Israeli authorities for their unauthorized entry into the UNRWA compound in East Jerusalem, asserting the inviolable status of UN facilities. He called on Israel to restore and uphold the compound’s integrity, emphasizing that such actions violate the Convention on the Privileges and Immunities of the United Nations. The incident involved Israeli police seizing property and replacing the UN flag with an Israeli one. UNRWA, established to assist displaced Palestinians, is facing financial difficulties and operational challenges due to Israeli restrictions.
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