On December 8, 2025, Israeli police raided the headquarters of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) in Sheikh Jarrah, East Jerusalem. The police, along with municipal officials, forcibly entered the compound, seizing various items including furniture and IT equipment, and replaced the UN flag with an Israeli flag. Philippe Lazzarini, UNRWA's commissioner-general, stated that the agency has not operated from the building since early 2025 due to Israeli orders. He condemned the raid as a violation of international law, citing ongoing harassment and anti-UNRWA legislation. Israel had previously barred UNRWA from operating, alleging connections to Hamas, which the agency denied. The International Court of Justice found Israel's claims unsubstantiated, yet the U.S. suspended funding to UNRWA. The raid occurs amidst a humanitarian crisis in Gaza, where Israeli attacks have resulted in significant casualties.