Israel's seizure of Unrwa training college in East Jerusalem condemned

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1. 17d ago

   Israel's seizure of UNRWA training college in East Jerusalem sparks global condemnation

   Israel's seizure of a UNRWA training college in East Jerusalem has been condemned by 15 countries, the EU, and the UN. The facility in Kafr Aqab was taken over by Israeli forces, with the Israeli government vowing to close it down. The UN has expressed alarm over the move, warning it could disrupt vital education for young Palestinians. Israel has hit back at criticism, saying it will extend its campaign against UNRWA to advance West Bank annexation.

   Why it matters

   The seizure of the UNRWA training college is part of a larger campaign by Israel against the organization. The move has sparked international condemnation, with many countries expressing concern over the impact on Palestinian education. The UNRWA provides vital services to Palestinian refugees, including education and healthcare. The Israeli government's actions have raised concerns about the future of the organization and its ability to provide services to those in need.

   What is confirmed

   • Israeli forces forcibly entered a UNRWA training center in East Jerusalem, causing damage and looting assets worth over $5 million.
   • 15 countries and the EU have condemned Israel's seizure of the UNRWA compound.
   • The UN has expressed alarm over the move, warning it could disrupt vital education for young Palestinians.

   Still unconfirmed

   • Israel's actions are aimed at advancing West Bank annexation.

   What to watch next

   • The UN's response to Israel's actions
   • The impact on Palestinian education and refugees
   • Israel's next steps in its campaign against UNRWA
   Sources used for this update (4)

   1. The Jerusalem Post — Israel hits back at 15 countries, EU over criticism of UNRWA compound seizure
   2. Al Jazeera — Israel extends campaign against UNRWA to advance West Bank annexation
   3. The Times of Israel — 8 EU countries, others, condemn Israel's 'unlawful' dismantling of East Jerusalem UNRWA center
   4. www.anews.com.tr — UNRWA says over $5M in assets at Jerusalem training center at risk after Israeli raid
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2. 20d ago

   Israel's seizure of UNRWA training college in East Jerusalem condemned

   Israel has seized a UNRWA training college in East Jerusalem, sparking international condemnation. The facility in Kafr Aqab was taken over by Israeli forces, with the Israeli government vowing to close it down. The UN has expressed alarm over the move, warning it could disrupt vital education for young Palestinians.

   Why it matters

   The seizure is part of a broader crackdown on the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) in Israel. The agency provides critical services to Palestinian refugees, including education and healthcare. The move has been criticized by the international community, with the UN chief expressing concern over the impact on Palestinian education.

   What is confirmed

   • The UN has condemned the entry of Israeli forces into a UNRWA training centre in East Jerusalem.
   • The Israeli government has vowed to close down the seized UNRWA facility in East Jerusalem.
   • The seizure of the UNRWA training college has sparked international condemnation.
   • A Palestinian boy was shot during an Israeli raid on the UNRWA centre.

   Still unconfirmed

   • The Israeli occupation municipality began converting the seized UNRWA-run Qalandia Vocational Training Center in Kafr Aqab.

   What to watch next

   • Further developments in Israel's crackdown on UNRWA
   • The UN's response to the seizure of the training college
   • The impact on Palestinian education and refugee services
   Sources used for this update (10)

   1. UNRWA — UNRWA Press Statement on Kalandia Training Centre in occupied East Jerusalem
   2. Sky News — Israel seizes UN facility in East Jerusalem and vows to close it down
   3. The Times of Israel — UN chief ‘greatly alarmed’ as Israeli forces enter Jerusalem UNRWA facility
   4. BBC — Israel's seizure of Unrwa training college in East Jerusalem condemned
   5. The Jerusalem Post — Kafr Akab UNRWA complex to be renovated into new educational, community center
   6. Democracy Now! — Israeli Forces Storm Major UNRWA Facility in Occupied East Jerusalem
   7. imemc.org — Israeli Occupation Repurposes Seized UNRWA Training Center
   8. en.yenisafak.com — Israel reinforces seized UNRWA center in occupied East Jerusalem
   9. www.aljazeera.com — Palestinian boy shot during Israeli raid on UNRWA centre
   10. anewz.tv — UN condemns Israeli forces' entry into East Jerusalem training centre
   confidence 85%