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Israel Condemns UNRWA as Terror Incubator Amid International Criticism Over Jerusalem Facility

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First reported by Ynet · Aug 27, 2026

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Israel condemned a joint international statement criticizing its takeover of UNRWA facilities in East Jerusalem, accusing the agency of terrorism ties and illegal property use. The foreign ministry cited reports linking UNRWA staff to Hamas attacks and defended its actions as lawful and aimed at benefiting local Arab children.

01Israel rejects international criticism over its takeover of UNRWA facilities in East Jerusalem.
0215 countries and the EU condemned Israel's actions, calling them illegal under international law.
03Israel accuses UNRWA of being a terror incubator with staff involved in Hamas attacks.
04A USAID report alleges over 100 UNRWA employees participated in the October 7 Hamas attack.
05Israel claims UNRWA held the property unlawfully and plans to convert it for community use.
06The dispute underscores tensions over UNRWA's role amid the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

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