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UNRWA warns of millions in assets at risk after Israeli raid on Jerusalem centre
The United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees says over US$5 million in assets at its East Jerusalem training facility face potential loss following a forcible entry by Israeli forces this week. The agency reported signs of damage and looting at the site after the military's withdrawal.
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The UN agency responsible for Palestinian refugees expressed concern over significant assets endangered by the incursion at its training centre in East Jerusalem. Israeli forces conducted the operation earlier this week, with damage and apparent looting discovered once they had withdrawn from the premises.
UNRWA officials have documented the condition of the facility and the extent of losses, which are valued at more than US$5 million. The training centre serves as an important resource for the agency's operations in the region and supports various programmes for Palestinian refugees.
The incident adds to ongoing tensions surrounding UNRWA's operations in occupied territories. The agency has faced repeated scrutiny and restrictions on its activities in recent years, with various parties citing security and political concerns.
UNRWA, which provides humanitarian assistance and social services to Palestinian refugees across the Middle East, did not immediately clarify the full scope of damage or provide specific details about what was looted during the raid. The agency has called for the protection of its facilities and assets as it continues its work supporting vulnerable populations in the region.