Israel seizes UNRWA facility in East Jerusalem; UN condemns action

Israel's government seized a United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) facility in East Jerusalem on or before August 26, 2026, citing the involvement of UNRWA employees in terrorism and the October 7 attacks. The UN condemned the seizure, with the UNRWA chief characterizing it as part of a broader campaign to weaken the agency and eliminate Palestinian rights.