Israel Raids UNRWA Jerusalem HQ, Seizes Property, Replaces UN Flag

• Israeli forces raided UNRWA's East Jerusalem headquarters, seizing property and replacing the UN flag with Israel's.
• UNRWA Commissioner-General Philippe Lazzarini confirmed the raid, detailing the seizure of furniture, IT equipment, and cut communications.
• The raid follows months of harassment and Israeli orders for UNRWA to vacate premises, despite ICJ finding Israeli allegations against UNRWA unsubstantiated.
• Lazzarini condemned the raid as a direct violation of international law and Israel's obligations as a UN Member State.
• Israel's attempt to strip the compound of its UN status has no legal effect, according to Lazzarini.

Why It Matters: Israel's actions at UNRWA HQ undermine international law and humanitarian efforts.