Israeli forces raid UNRWA training centre in occupied East Jerusalem
Summary
Israeli forces raided a United Nations Relief and Work Agency (UNRWA) training center in occupied East Jerusalem, forcing staff to leave the site. Israeli officials said the property will be turned into a community and educational complex for Palestinians, while UNRWA and human rights groups say the raid violates international law and harms Palestinian refugees.Key Facts
- Israeli forces raided the Qalandiya Training Centre operated by UNRWA in occupied East Jerusalem.
- The nearby Qalandiya checkpoint was closed before the raid.
- Troops forced all UNRWA employees to leave and started evacuating the building.
- Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir praised the operation and said UNRWA has no place in Jerusalem or Israel.
- Israeli officials claim the land was owned by the Jewish National Fund since 1937 and is now being used for a new community complex.
- The Israeli government used a law passed in October 2024 banning UNRWA activities in Israel to justify the raid.
- UNRWA says the center is protected by international law and rejects Israel’s claims.
- Human rights advocates say the raid breaks international law and harms about 16,000 Palestinian refugees who depend on UNRWA services in the area.
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