Israeli Military Accused of Harassment, Torture of UN Staff

UN personnel have been subject to alleged mistreatment by Israeli military and authorities, according to internal UN documents obtained by The Guardian. Incidents include UN staff being blindfolded, beaten, and verbally abused at checkpoints in the West Bank. Israeli troops allegedly used UN facilities as firing positions during raids on refugee camps, resulting in Palestinian civilian deaths. UNRWA has denied Israeli accusations of collaboration with Hamas. The Israeli military denied intentionally targeting or harassing UNRWA personnel. Tensions escalated with weekly protests outside UNRWA's field office in East Jerusalem, and an undisclosed shooting incident targeting a UNRWA truck driver is under police investigation. UNRWA health centres face shortages due to shipment delays held up by Israeli customs. Armed Israeli personnel entered UNRWA installations during 'security operations', causing damage. Since 7 October, UNRWA documented 135 incidents of Israeli forces targeting its facilities. On 8 December, Israeli forces raided al-Faara refugee camp, breaching a UNRWA health centre, killing six Palestinians including a 14-year-old. In al-Arroub camp, heavy restrictions hinder movement and UNRWA operations. At least 50 people were killed in a recent Israeli raid on Gaza's al-Shifa Hospital.

UN personnel have been subject to alleged mistreatment by Israeli military and authorities, according to internal UN documents obtained by The Guardian. Incidents include UN staff being blindfolded, beaten, and verbally abused at checkpoints in the West Bank. Israeli troops allegedly used UN facilities as firing positions during raids on refugee camps, resulting in Palestinian civilian deaths. UNRWA has denied Israeli accusations of collaboration with Hamas. The Israeli military denied intentionally targeting or harassing UNRWA personnel. Tensions escalated with weekly protests outside UNRWA's field office in East Jerusalem, and an undisclosed shooting incident targeting a UNRWA truck driver is under police investigation. UNRWA health centres face shortages due to shipment delays held up by Israeli customs. Armed Israeli personnel entered UNRWA installations during 'security operations', causing damage. Since 7 October, UNRWA documented 135 incidents of Israeli forces targeting its facilities. On 8 December, Israeli forces raided al-Faara refugee camp, breaching a UNRWA health centre, killing six Palestinians including a 14-year-old. In al-Arroub camp, heavy restrictions hinder movement and UNRWA operations. At least 50 people were killed in a recent Israeli raid on Gaza's al-Shifa Hospital.

UN personnel have been subject to alleged mistreatment by Israeli military and authorities, according to internal UN documents obtained by The Guardian. Incidents include UN staff being blindfolded, beaten, and verbally abused at checkpoints in the West Bank. Israeli troops allegedly used UN facilities as firing positions during raids on refugee camps, resulting in Palestinian civilian deaths. UNRWA has denied Israeli accusations of collaboration with Hamas. The Israeli military denied intentionally targeting or harassing UNRWA personnel. Tensions escalated with weekly protests outside UNRWA's field office in East Jerusalem, and an undisclosed shooting incident targeting a UNRWA truck driver is under police investigation. UNRWA health centres face shortages due to shipment delays held up by Israeli customs. Armed Israeli personnel entered UNRWA installations during 'security operations', causing damage. Since 7 October, UNRWA documented 135 incidents of Israeli forces targeting its facilities. On 8 December, Israeli forces raided al-Faara refugee camp, breaching a UNRWA health centre, killing six Palestinians including a 14-year-old. In al-Arroub camp, heavy restrictions hinder movement and UNRWA operations. At least 50 people were killed in a recent Israeli raid on Gaza's al-Shifa Hospital.

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