Philippe Lazzarini said Israeli forces stormed the UNRWA headquarters and began demolishing buildings inside the compound. Ms McEntee said she was “appalled by the further destructive actions taken by Israeli authorities”In a statement, she said: “These actions are not isolated incidents. “They form part of a wider and sustained effort to undermine and dismantle UNRWA’s operations across the occupied Palestinian territory. “These organisations are delivering life-saving assistance and essential services to civilians across the occupied Palestinian territory and the wider region. “Any actions that obstruct this work only deepen the humanitarian crisis and place civilian lives at even greater risk.

Source: Irish Independent January 24, 2026 00:22 UTC