Israeli protestors try to attack Unrwa headquarters in occupied East Jerusalem

The headquarters of the UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (Unrwa) have been attacked in occupied East Jerusalem, the organisation’s chief said.

“This protest called by an elected member of the Jerusalem municipality is nothing less than harassment, intimidation, vandalism & damage to UN property,” Philippe Lazzarini, the head of Unrwa, said on X.

This protest called by an elected member of the Jerusalem municipality is nothing less than harassment, intimidation, vandalism & damage to UN property.

It took place today at the @UNRWA Headquarters in East Jerusalem under the watch of the Israeli Police.

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— Philippe Lazzarini (@UNLazzarini) May 7, 2024

A video posted on X showed protestors waving Israeli flags slamming on the metal door of Unrwa headquarters. They didn’t appear to breach the metal barrier.