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UNRWA Condemns Israeli Police Raid as Law Violation

12/8/2025

Summary

Story summary

The United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) reported Israeli police raided its East Jerusalem headquarters on December 8, 2025 and replaced the UN flag.
Philippe Lazzarini, UNRWA Commissioner-General, condemned the raid as a violation of international law and Israel's UN obligations, noting harassment and disinformation.
Israel says the raid was debt collection; Lazzarini notes the incident escalates tensions with the UN.

History

Historical Context

The United Nations General Assembly adopted Resolution 194 on December 11, 1948, affirming the right of return for Palestinian refugees displaced during the 1948 Arab-Israeli War. Supported by 35 member states, this resolution aimed to address the refugee crisis and establish peace. The recent Israeli police raid on UNRWA's headquarters underscores ongoing tensions regarding these unresolved rights and Israel's obligations under international law.

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Story summary

The United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) reported Israeli police raided its East Jerusalem headquarters on December 8, 2025 and replaced the UN flag.
Philippe Lazzarini, UNRWA Commissioner-General, condemned the raid as a violation of international law and Israel's UN obligations, noting harassment and disinformation.
Israel says the raid was debt collection; Lazzarini notes the incident escalates tensions with the UN.

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