Israeli Forces Take Over UN Aid Agency's Office in East Jerusalem, Remove UN Flag

On August 26, 2026, Israeli forces led by Minister Ben-Gvir took over the Jerusalem office of UNRWA — a UN agency that helps Palestinian refugees — and took down the UN flag. UNRWA said the move broke international law and past agreements. Israel said a 2024 law banning UNRWA allowed it. Qatar criticized the action, which follows similar raids in December 2025 and January 2026.