UN Condemns Israel's Bulldozers at Its Own Jerusalem Compound

Israeli bulldozers entered a United Nations compound in East Jerusalem on Thursday and began demolition work. The site is the headquarters of UNRWA, the UN agency that aids Palestinian refugees. A senior UNRWA official condemned the action. They called it a serious violation of international law and of UN privileges and immunities. These legal protections are meant to shield UN operations globally. The reason for the demolitions was not immediately clear from Israeli authorities. The incident increases tensions in East Jerusalem, an area captured by Israel in 1967 and claimed by Palestinians as part of a future state. UNRWA provides essential services, including schools and healthcare, to millions of registered Palestinian refugees across the Middle East.