Israel and World Leaders Clash Over UNRWA Office in East Jerusalem

Israel is seizing a UN building in East Jerusalem, sparking backlash from 15 countries and the EU who call the move unlawful.

Israel is facing heavy criticism from 15 countries and the European Union after moving to take over a UNRWA compound in East Jerusalem. UNRWA is the UN agency that helps Palestinian refugees. Israel plans to turn the site, which currently houses a training center, into new housing units. This move has angered many international leaders who view the action as unlawful. They believe the seizure of this land undermines the agency's ability to help people in the area. In response to the backlash, Israeli officials are pushing back hard. They argue that their actions are necessary and have dism…