Malaysia strongly condemns Israel’s forcible entry into UNRWA’s East Jerusalem headquarters, calling it a blatant violation of international law.
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia has strongly condemned the forcible entry by Israeli forces into the premises of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) in Occupied East Jerusalem.
The Foreign Ministry, Wisma Putra, said this included the unlawful seizure of United Nations property and the removal of the UN flag.
“Israel’s action is a blatant violation of international law, including the UN Charter, the 1946 UN Convention on Privileges and Immunities, and relevant UN resolutions,” the ministry stated.
It reaffirmed that the action contravenes the protection of UN personnel and humanitarian operations as outlined in an International Court of Justice Advisory Opinion.
Wisma Putra said UNRWA remains an indispensable lifeline for millions in the Occupied Palestinian Territory and for Palestinian refugees.
Malaysia considers any attempt to obstruct, delegitimise, or dismantle its operations as legally indefensible and morally unacceptable.
Since its establishment, UNRWA has served over 5.9 million Palestinian refugees across the Middle East.
It provides critical services in education, healthcare, and humanitarian aid, particularly amid escalating hostilities.
“Malaysia calls on the international community to hold Israel accountable for its persistent violations of international law,” the ministry added.
Reports stated that Israeli police stormed the sealed UNRWA headquarters in the Sheikh Jarrah neighbourhood.
The Jerusalem Governorate said police forces raided the headquarters, detained security guards, and confiscated their phones.
