United Nations Agency Headquarters in East Jerusalem Set on Fire
The UN reported that its East Jerusalem headquarters was set on fire on January 25 after Israeli authorities seized and partially demolished the complex earlier in the week.Agency spokesperson Jonathan Fowler emphasized that Israel is legally bound to protect international facilities despite the country banning the organization from operating within its borders in 2025.The incident follows long-standing tensions over allegations of staff involvement in the October 2023
Hamas attacks, though investigations into the matter found no conclusive evidence.
Published:Monday