UN Secretary-General condemns Israel's use of UNRWA compound for military purposes

Source:UN News

02 — Who / Subject

António Guterres, UNRWA, OCHA, Israel

03 — Where / Locus

East Jerusalem, Gaza

04 — When / Temporality

May 21, 2026

Verified: May 21, 2026

05 — Why / Core Summary

"UN Secretary-General António Guterres condemned Israel's establishment of military facilities at a seized UNRWA compound in East Jerusalem. The UN stated the action is a breach of the inviolability of UN premises and is unlawful. OCHA reported continued Israeli strikes in Gaza, including damage to shelters, and persistent obstacles to humanitarian aid delivery."

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