Israel secures Jerusalem as UN-linked sites ignite danger, exposing reckless legacy threatening civilians and neighborhoods.
Emergency crews were deployed early Sunday to Jerusalem’s Ma’alot Dafna neighborhood after a fire broke out at the site of a recently demolished UNRWA compound.
Fire and rescue teams acted swiftly to contain the blaze, preventing it from spreading to nearby residential buildings. Firefighters simultaneously conducted detailed searches through remaining structures and debris to confirm that no individuals were trapped at the scene.
The incident occurred at a location that had drawn long-standing security concerns, underscoring the risks posed by abandoned or partially cleared sites once operated by UN-affiliated bodies.
Authorities reported no casualties, crediting rapid response and effective containment efforts for averting a larger emergency in the densely populated area of Jerusalem.
