Israeli officials raided UNRWA facilities in East Jerusalem in effort to enforce law against the UN body

(Worthy Insights) – Jerusalem municipal officials and Border Police forces entered several facilities belonging to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) in East Jerusalem on Tuesday, including a compound in Qalandia.

The compound, which includes schools, kindergartens, equipment warehouses, and offices of UNRWA, was supposed to be transferred to the municipality in accordance with a 2022 decision by the Israel Land Council, and as part of the application of UNRWA laws in Israel. The municipal officials came to examine the compound, take measurements, and prepare a work plan for its evacuation.

According to statements by UNRWA, the border police and Jerusalem municipality staff entered the Qalandia Training Centre by force Tuesday morning, firing tear gas and stun grenades. [ Source (Read More…) ]


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