Israel's Danny Danon Demands UNRWA Cease Operations and Evacuate Jerusalem by January 30

Jan 24, 2025, 09:07 PM

Israel's envoy to the United Nations, Danny Danon, has demanded that the UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) cease its operations in Jerusalem and evacuate all premises in the city by January 30, 2025. This directive was communicated through a letter to UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres. The move comes as part of Israel's ongoing efforts to address the operations of UNRWA within its territory.