Israel Demolishes UNRWA Headquarters in East Jerusalem Amid Ongoing Controversies
DEFENSE
On January 20, 2026, Israel demolished the UNRWA headquarters in East Jerusalem, citing legislation against the agency's activities, which has raised concerns about educational options for Arab students. The incident coincided with protests following the deaths of two infants in a Jerusalem daycare, amid ongoing discussions about U.S. refugee status for British Jews and significant layoffs at Vimeo's Israeli operations.
Additionally, Kela partnered with Starling Inc. to enhance Israel's defense capabilities, while Mistral Inc. and UVision secured contracts for precision munitions with the U.S. Army.

Jan 22, 2026, 6:00 AM