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UNRWA Headquarters in E. Jerusalem closed following two arson attacks : Lorenzo Tondo / The Guardian

 


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“A crowd accompanied by armed men were witnessed outside the compound chanting ‘Burn down the United Nations’.”

"“Our staff cannot move freely in the West Bank; they are unable to reach our headquarter in Jerusalem from the West Bank. Even 12- to 13-year-old children throw stones at our vehicles in the streets. While we were attempting to extinguish the flames, people protesting against us were throwing large rocks at the building.

“The police present did nothing to stop it. In fact, the words released to the press by the deputy mayor of Jerusalem continue to fuel the fire.”


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