Can Israel flatten the UNRWA headquarters with impunity?

Al JazeeraCenterEN 1 min read 100% complete January 21, 2026 at 11:01 PM

Can Israel flatten the UNRWA headquarters with impunity?

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In January 2026, Israel bulldozed the headquarters of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) in occupied East Jerusalem, prompting international condemnation. The UN stated that the demolition violates international law. The incident's implications are being discussed, with perspectives from political analyst Shireen Salti, UN Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese, and Haaretz columnist Gideon Levy. The demolition raises questions about potential repercussions for Israel and the future of UNRWA's operations in the region. The destruction of the compound is the central point of contention.

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Key Player Opposition Context

Haaretz 30% Gideon Levy 40% Shireen Salti 50% Palestine 60% Francesca Albanese 60% UN 70% East Jerusalem 80% Israel 90% United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) ×395%

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unrwa 100% israel 90% demolition 80% international law 70% palestinian refugees 70% occupied east jerusalem 60% human rights 50% impunity 40%

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Very Negative

Score: -0.70

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Al Jazeera

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85%

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Israel

This article was automatically classified using rule-based analysis. The political bias score ranges from -1 (far left) to +1 (far right).

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