Note: Single-source report; awaiting corroboration.
UN Secretary-General António Guterres strongly condemned Israel’s decision to establish military facilities at the UNRWA Sheikh Jarrah compound in occupied East Jerusalem, calling the move “wholly unacceptable” and a violation of the inviolability of United Nations premises. The compound, seized in January, remains part of the United Nations premises, and UNRWA is considered an integral part of the UN, the statement said. The Secretary-General noted that such actions are unlawful according to the International Court of Justice and called on Israel to immediately reverse course and return the compound to the UN.
In Gaza, the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) reported that ongoing Israeli strikes have damaged residential areas and makeshift shelters used by displaced families. A recent airstrike hit the Jabalya Camp in northern Gaza, damaging tents sheltering around 30 families, prompting humanitarian teams to assess needs and provide emergency assistance. The UN emphasized the importance of protecting civilians and civilian facilities at all times.
Humanitarian aid efforts in Gaza are hampered by access restrictions imposed by Israeli authorities, requiring prior coordination. OCHA noted delays at holding points, canceled missions for transporting refrigerated supplies, and abandonment of planned routes due to impassable conditions. These constraints continue to hinder the delivery of essential aid and supplies despite ongoing efforts by humanitarian partners, including the UN Development Programme’s deployment of additional temporary housing units since January.