The UN’s agency for Palestinian refugees (UNRWA) has been forced to shut down its headquarters in the occupied East Jerusalem after Israelis – some of them armed – set fire to the compound’s perimeter.
Philippe Lazzarini, head of the agency, said the fire caused “extensive damage” as “it took the Israeli fire extinguishers and police a while before they turned up”.
“This is an outrageous development,” said Lazzarini.
Over the past few months, UN staff have been “regularly” subjected to harassment and intimidation, the compound has been seriously damaged, and Israeli citizens have threatened the staff with guns.
“I call on all those who have influence to put an end to these attacks and hold all those responsible accountable.”
Israelis set fire to UNRWA office in occupied East Jerusalem
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