The United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) chief announced Thursday that the agency will shutter its doors at its East Jerusalem headquarters after two fires that he attributed to arson by Jewish settlers.

Commissioner General Philippe Lazzarini said the fires caused “extensive damage to the outdoor areas” but that no one was hurt. Lazzarini said that staff were on the compound at the time of the fires, however.

“This is an outrageous development. Once again, the lives of UN staff were at a serious risk. In light of this second appalling incident in less than a week, I have taken the decision to close down our coumpound (sic) until proper security is restored,” Lazzarini posted to X.

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