Coverage dated May 9, 2024

UNRWA to close East Jerusalem headquarters after arson attack by ‘Israeli extremists’

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By Hande Atay Alam and Kareem Khadder, CNN (CNN) — The United Nations’ agency for Palestinian refugees will shutter its East Jerusalem headquarters after the compound was set on fire by “Israeli extremists” while staff were inside, its chief said Thursday.

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ABC 17 Mid-Missouri
UNRWA to close East Jerusalem headquarters after arson attack by ‘Israeli extremists’ (opens ABC 17 Mid-Missouri)
Published May 9, 2024
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By Hande Atay Alam and Kareem Khadder, CNN (CNN) — The United Nations’ agency for Palestinian refugees will shutter its East Jerusalem headquarters after the compound was set on fire by “Israeli extremists” while staff were inside, its chief said Thursday.
Truthout
Israeli Extremists Set Fire to UNRWA’s Headquarters in East Jerusalem (opens Truthout)
Published May 9, 2024
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The agency was forced to close its compound in the occupied city after the latest attack.
Al Jazeera
‘Israeli extremists’ set fire to UNRWA HQ in occupied East Jerusalem (opens Al Jazeera)
Published May 9, 2024
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The UN agency for Palestinian refugees says it has been forced to temporarily close its occupied east Jerusalem compound
New York Times
UNRWA Says It Closed East Jerusalem Headquarters After Fire and Attacks (opens New York Times)
Published May 9, 2024
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The leader of the agency said Israeli residents had set the fire, which caused extensive damage, but that no staff had been injured.

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