IDF: 'Claim that IDF troops destroyed UNRWA in Nur Shams is false, terrorists caused the damage'

The IDF clarified on Thursday that the claim that the UNRWA offices in Nur Shams were destroyed by IDF soldiers is false.

According to the IDF terrorists planted explosives in the proximity of the UNRWA offices that were then detonated in an attempt to harm IDF soldiers. The explosives likely caused damage to the structure.

"The IDF conducts counterterrorism operations in the area and encounters terrorists making use of civilian infrastructure for terrorist purposes," the IDF added.