Netanyahu Orders UNRWA Evacuation in Jerusalem Despite Ben Gvir's Provocative Visit
How 6 Israeli newsrooms covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.
By איתמר אייכנר
First reported by Now 14 · Aug 25, 2026
What happened
Israel began evacuating the UNRWA compound in East Jerusalem's Kfar Aqab following a law banning the agency's operations. National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir attended the evacuation despite Prime Minister Netanyahu's request to avoid provocation, drawing international criticism. The UN condemned the move as illegal and harmful to Palestinian education, while Israel plans to convert the site into a community school complex.
- 01Israel started evacuating the UNRWA compound in East Jerusalem's Kfar Aqab on Tuesday.
- 02National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir attended the evacuation despite Netanyahu's request to avoid provocation.
- 03Ben Gvir declared the end of UNRWA presence and plans to convert the site into a school.
- 04The UN condemned the Israeli takeover as illegal and harmful to Palestinian refugee education.
- 05Israel's Foreign Ministry said the site will become a new educational complex for Arab residents.
- 06UNRWA was banned due to alleged staff involvement in terrorism and ties to Hamas.
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