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Israel takes over UNRWA offices in Jerusalem; Netanyahu says he will act against the agency with 'all means at his dispo
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Israel takes over UNRWA offices in Jerusalem; Netanyahu says he will act against the agency with 'all means at his disposal'

From El Universal · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Israel has taken over UNRWA offices in Jerusalem, with Prime Minister Netanyahu vowing to act against the agency.
  • The move follows accusations against UNRWA staff for alleged involvement in the October 7th attacks.
  • UNRWA has stated it is assessing the situation and its implications for its operations.

Israel has seized control of the offices belonging to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) in Jerusalem. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared that Israel would employ "all the means at its disposal" to act against the agency.

This action follows serious allegations that UNRWA staff participated in the Hamas-led attacks on Israel on October 7th. These accusations have led several countries, including the United States and Germany, to suspend funding to the agency, significantly impacting its operations.

UNRWA, which provides essential services to millions of Palestinian refugees across the Middle East, has stated it is currently evaluating the situation and the potential consequences of Israel's actions on its ability to continue its work. The agency has previously denied any wrongdoing and has called for impartial investigations into the allegations.

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Originally published by El Universal in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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