Israel Enforces Closure of Six UNRWA Schools in East Jerusalem

Police and city officials forcibly entered schools, affecting 800 students as part of a broader crackdown on UNRWA operations.

Israeli authorities have begun enforcing the closure of six UNRWA schools in East Jerusalem, citing alleged ties between UNRWA staff and Hamas.
Approximately 800 students are directly impacted by the closures and may not be able to complete the current school year.
Police and Jerusalem city administration officials used force to enter the schools and issued orders mandating closure within 30 days.
The closures follow earlier legislative measures, including a work ban on UNRWA and a law prohibiting Israeli authorities from engaging with the organization.
UNRWA and international observers have raised concerns about the humanitarian and educational consequences of these actions.