Israel seizes UN training centre for Palestinian teens in East Jerusalem

Israeli forces seized a UNRWA training facility for Palestinian teenagers in East Jerusalem on August 26, 2026. During the operation, security forces evacuated staff members and raised the Israeli flag at the site. The United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) has characterized the takeover as a violation of international law.

Reports indicate that a Palestinian boy was shot during the course of the raid. Video footage documenting the incident has circulated, highlighting the physical confrontation that occurred as forces secured the premises.