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Israel Orders UNRWA Compound Evacuation, Cites Terror Links

8/28/2026

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Israel demolished the UNRWA training compound in Kafr Akab, Jerusalem, citing terrorism links.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordered the compound’s evacuation, saying Israel will not allow terrorist-linked groups.
Israel cited a USAID Inspector General report, referenced by President Donald Trump, alleging 100 UNRWA staff joined the Oct 7 attack.
The Knesset Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee approved a law banning UNRWA’s office and services in Israel.

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Israel demolished the UNRWA training compound in Kafr Akab, Jerusalem, citing terrorism links.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordered the compound’s evacuation, saying Israel will not allow terrorist-linked groups.
Israel cited a USAID Inspector General report, referenced by President Donald Trump, alleging 100 UNRWA staff joined the Oct 7 attack.
The Knesset Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee approved a law banning UNRWA’s office and services in Israel.