Israeli Forces Begin Demolition of UNRWA Compound Near Jerusalem

Israeli police forces and contractors from the Jerusalem municipality entered the UNRWA compound in the village of Kafr Aqab near Jerusalem on Tuesday morning to begin its evacuation and demolition. This operation is part of implementing laws aimed at ending UNRWA's activities within Israeli territory. National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir hailed the move as historic, stating that the police are enforcing the law to remove UNRWA from the area. He accused UNRWA employees of involvement in terrorism and serving as a cover for Hamas, asserting that the organization has no right to exist in Jerusalem or Israel. Knesset member Yulia Malinovsky from Yisrael Beiteinu, a proponent of the UNRWA legislation, also welcomed the action, emphasizing her commitment to monitoring the evacuation and ensuring Israeli sovereignty is established there. Further details and footage of the operation are expected in the evening news broadcast on Channel 14.