The recent closure of six UN-operated schools in east Jerusalem has crucial implications for about 800 Palestinian students. Israeli authorities ordered the schools to cease operations due to a lack of licensing, claiming connections to Hamas and antisemitic content in their curriculum. While the Israeli Education Ministry plans to integrate the students into other schools, parents and teachers express concerns about safety at checkpoints and lack of permits, which could prevent many from continuing their education. UNRWA, which has been banned from operating in Israel, remains committed to supporting Palestinian refugees despite these challenges.
The closure of six UN-run schools in east Jerusalem by Israeli forces poses a significant threat to the education of 800 Palestinian students.
Parents worry that the closure will force children to navigate dangerous checkpoints daily, impacting their education and safety.
Israel’s Education Ministry claims the schools were unauthorized but UNRWA maintains that they provide essential education and healthcare to refugees.
The decision follows a broader campaign against UNRWA, with allegations that the agency harbors Hamas sympathies and spreads anti-Israel sentiments.
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