Fire at UNRWA headquarters in East Jerusalem after demolition

The UN agency for Palestinian refugees, UNRWA, reported a fire at its partially demolished headquarters in occupied East Jerusalem, following an Israeli operation last week. UNRWA condemned the fire as part of an effort to undermine the status of Palestinian refugees, emphasizing that its facilities are protected under international law. Fire and rescue teams responded to extinguish the blaze, but the cause remains unclear. The United Nations reiterated that Israel is obligated to safeguard UN properties.

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