Israel has begun the demolition of the UN agency for Palestinian refugees in Jerusalem.

On Tuesday, Israel began the demolition of the headquarters of the UN agency for Palestinian refugees (UNRWA) in Jerusalem, intensifying its actions against an organization that provides humanitarian services to millions of people. Israel accuses UNRWA of collaborating with Hamas, an accusation that the agency denies. The demolition has been described by UNRWA as an unprecedented attack, constituting a serious violation of international law. The Israeli Foreign Ministry justified the demolition through a new law that prohibits the organization's operation.

UNRWA supports approximately 2.5 million Palestinian refugees from Gaza, the West Bank, and East Jerusalem, providing essential aid, including education and medical care. Israel has accused the agency of infiltration by Hamas but has not presented conclusive evidence. The demolition of the UNRWA headquarters aligns with broader efforts to deregister humanitarian organizations operating in Gaza and the West Bank, severely affecting the civilian population that relies on aid.