Statement by Commissioner Lahbib on the demolition of the UNRWA compound in East Jerusalem

Published on 21 January 2026

The EU is committed to continuing its political and financial support to UNRWA. UNRWA's functioning contributes to maintaining conditions conducive to peace and security, and any disruption of its work has significant humanitarian, , political, and socio-economic repercussions.

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