LBCI

Israel to establish defense offices in former UNRWA East Jerusalem compound

Middle East News

17-05-2026 | 08:36

Share

Share

Israel to establish defense offices in former UNRWA East Jerusalem compound

Israel's cabinet on Sunday approved a plan to build a defense compound on the site of the recently demolished premises of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency in East Jerusalem.

Israel in January demolished structures inside the U.N. Palestinian refugee agency's East Jerusalem compound after seizing the site last year, in an act condemned by the agency as a violation of international law.

In a joint statement, the Defense Ministry and Jerusalem Municipality said the new compound would include the establishment of a military museum, a recruitment office and a defense minister's ⁠office.

Defense Minister Israel Katz called the decision one of "sovereignty, Zionism, and security."

Reuters

Middle East News

Israel

Defense

Offices

UNRWA

Jerusalem

Compound

Next

Palestinian leader's son wins role in Abbas' party, official says

IAEA expresses 'grave concern' over drone strike near UAE nuclear plant

Previous

Recommended For You

Netanyahu seeks to capitalize on Trump's election support amid military tensions and opposition backlash: The details

News Bulletin Reports

13:02

Netanyahu seeks to capitalize on Trump's election support amid military tensions and opposition backlash: The details

Saudi investment conference to be postponed after Houthi attacks: 3 sources briefed on matter

Middle East News

11:19

Saudi investment conference to be postponed after Houthi attacks: 3 sources briefed on matter

FM Araghchi blames US for tensions in Strait of Hormuz, calls for diplomacy

Middle East News

09:51

FM Araghchi blames US for tensions in Strait of Hormuz, calls for diplomacy

Drone strike near Khartoum airport kills 4, including 3 children: Medical source

Middle East News

09:20

Drone strike near Khartoum airport kills 4, including 3 children: Medical source

Subscribe to our VOD

SUBSCRIBE

Our visitors readings

Lebanon’s President Aoun offers condolences to Qatar over Barzan plant explosion

2026-06-22

Lebanon’s President Aoun offers condolences to Qatar over Barzan plant explosion

Bosnia votes with wartime divisions still dominating

2026-10-04

Bosnia votes with wartime divisions still dominating

Trump paused Russia sanctions to 'analyze' impact on global economy: Rubio

2026-10-18

Trump paused Russia sanctions to 'analyze' impact on global economy: Rubio

French PM says 1,200 arrested, 150 police hurt in protests

2026-10-18

French PM says 1,200 arrested, 150 police hurt in protests

Videos

Exclusive LBCI interview: UN official optimistic about UNIFIL’s future — video

News Bulletin Reports

2026-10-15

Exclusive LBCI interview: UN official optimistic about UNIFIL’s future — video

US on Hezbollah funding and Lebanon’s reconstruction: What did Tommy Pigott tell LBCI? Watch the interview

News Bulletin Reports

2026-10-09

US on Hezbollah funding and Lebanon’s reconstruction: What did Tommy Pigott tell LBCI? Watch the interview

Kaja Kallas tells LBCI about Europe’s planned mission in Lebanon — interview

News Bulletin Reports

2026-10-08

Kaja Kallas tells LBCI about Europe’s planned mission in Lebanon — interview

Heavy rain and flooding hit Lebanon’s Zahle region: Footage

2026-09-18

Heavy rain and flooding hit Lebanon’s Zahle region: Footage

Aoun arrives at Élysée Palace for meeting with Macron—Video

2026-09-17

Aoun arrives at Élysée Palace for meeting with Macron—Video

Lebanon-Israel talks: delegations arrive at US Embassy in Rome — Video

2026-08-06

Lebanon-Israel talks: delegations arrive at US Embassy in Rome — Video

Residents begin returning to Zawtar el-Gharbiyeh, southern Lebanon: Video

2026-07-24

Residents begin returning to Zawtar el-Gharbiyeh, southern Lebanon: Video

Slotkin to LBCI: Lebanese army needs resources to confront Hezbollah, $36 million request submitted for special forces

2026-07-20

Slotkin to LBCI: Lebanese army needs resources to confront Hezbollah, $36 million request submitted for special forces

Lebanon’s ambassador to Washington: trilateral framework agreement first step toward restoring sovereignty

2026-06-26

Lebanon’s ambassador to Washington: trilateral framework agreement first step toward restoring sovereignty

Most read

24 hours

7 days

Month

Sources to LBCI: Lebanon-Israel military talks set to take place at US military’s Central Command HQ

1

Sources to LBCI: Lebanon-Israel military talks set to take place at US military’s Central Command HQ

Lebanese Army finds 13-meter tunnel in Fanar, no military equipment found

2

Lebanese Army finds 13-meter tunnel in Fanar, no military equipment found

Lebanese army arrests man over tunnel allegedly dug in search of gold in Fanar: Sources to LBCI

3

Lebanese army arrests man over tunnel allegedly dug in search of gold in Fanar: Sources to LBCI

Qatari electricity lifeline for Lebanon includes two power plants, LNG supply deal: Reuters

4

Qatari electricity lifeline for Lebanon includes two power plants, LNG supply deal: Reuters

President Aoun calls for tighter security, weapons confiscation and increased security deployment in southern villages

5

President Aoun calls for tighter security, weapons confiscation and increased security deployment in southern villages

Drone strike near Khartoum airport kills 4, including 3 children: Medical source

6

Drone strike near Khartoum airport kills 4, including 3 children: Medical source

President Aoun meets Arab League Secretary-General, says Lebanon committed to diplomacy

7

President Aoun meets Arab League Secretary-General, says Lebanon committed to diplomacy

At least 18 killed in Houthi attack on Yemeni government military camp in Shabwa: Reuters

8

At least 18 killed in Houthi attack on Yemeni government military camp in Shabwa: Reuters

Download now the LBCI mobile app

To see the latest news, the latest daily programs in Lebanon and the world

Google Play

App Store

Download now the LBCI mobile app

We use
cookies

We use cookies to make
your experience on this
website better.

Accept

Learn More