Arab League: Israeli Raid Aims to "Terminate" UN Refugee Agency

The Arab League has condemned an Israeli military raid on the headquarters of the UN's Palestinian refugee agency (UNRWA) in East Jerusalem. In a statement, the pan-Arab organization called the operation part of a "systematic and sustained effort to terminate UNRWA’s presence and operations." The agency provides essential services, including schools and healthcare, to millions of Palestinian refugees across the Middle East. The raid occurred on Wednesday. Israeli authorities stated the compound was being used for "terrorist activity." They provided no immediate evidence. UNRWA has not commented on the specific allegations. The agency has faced severe funding cuts and intense Israeli pressure since the war in Gaza began. The Arab League's accusation marks a significant escalation in rhetoric. It frames the incident not as an isolated event, but as a coordinated campaign against the UN body.