Heads up! On January 21, 2026, UN chief Antonio Guterres condemned Israel's demolition of a UN compound in East Jerusalem. Farhan Haq, the deputy spokesperson for Guterres, shared the strong statement today.
Guterres urged the Israeli government to immediately halt the demolition and to return and restore the compound — along with other United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) premises — to the UN without delay.
Why this matters: UNRWA supports Palestinian refugees with essential services like education, healthcare, and food assistance. Destroying these sites puts critical aid at risk.
Across South and Southeast Asia, many young activists have voiced solidarity online, calling for respect of humanitarian work 🌏✊.
We'll keep you posted on developments — stay tuned!
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UN condemns Israeli demolition of UN compound in East Jerusalem
cgtn.com
