Khaberni - Foreign Ministers of Belgium, Canada, Denmark, France, Iceland, Ireland, Japan, Norway, Portugal, Spain, and the United Kingdom condemned the demolition operations carried out by Israeli occupation authorities of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) headquarters, in occupied Jerusalem on January 20th.
According to the European "Euronews" agency, the countries stated in a joint statement today, Wednesday, that this unprecedented act against UNRWA by a UN member state represents an unacceptable step aiming to undermine its ability to function.
The countries urged the Israeli occupation government to comply with its international obligations, to ensure the protection and inviolability of United Nations premises, in accordance with the provisions of the General Convention of the United Nations of 1946 and the United Nations Charter, calling on Israel, as a UN member, to stop all demolitions.
The nations welcomed UNRWA's commitment to reform and the implementation of the recommendations of the Colona report, considering UNRWA as a service entity that provides health care and education to millions of Palestinians across the region, particularly in Gaza, and must be able to operate without restrictions.
The countries again expressed their "concern about the Israeli government's implementation of legislations passed by the Israeli Knesset in October 2024, and enhanced in December 2025, which prohibit any contact between Israeli governmental entities and officials and UNRWA, effectively banning UNRWA's presence in Israel and Jerusalem, including the provision of electricity, water, and gas to properties registered in the name of UNRWA".
These nations urged Israel to fully comply with its duties in facilitating the delivery of humanitarian aid to the Gaza Strip in accordance with international law, noting that the conditions are still disastrous in the sector, and that supplies are insufficient to meet the needs of the population.
They emphasized the necessity of ensuring that international non-governmental organizations are able to operate in Gaza, including lifting restrictive registration requirements, reopening all crossings, including the announced plans to reopen the Rafah crossing in both directions, and removing ongoing restrictions on importing humanitarian goods, including those classified as "dual-use" items which are essential for humanitarian operations and early recovery processes.
