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UNRWA condemns Qalandia Center closure
The United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) condemns the Israeli occupation forces' closure of the Qalandyia Vocational Training Center in occupied Jerusalem, considering it a violation of international law. The forces stormed the center on August 25, entered the building managed by the agency for over 70 years, and continued activities inside. The center provides education and vocational training for Palestinian refugees. During this operation, staff were evacuated, and approximately 40 staff members were detained. The occupation forces seized the facility, accompanied by more than 50 soldiers and armored vehicles, led by Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir. This action is part of a Israeli policy aimed at ending UNRWA's presence in Jerusalem, especially following laws passed by the Knesset in 2024 targeting its operations. These laws threaten to undermine its services and disrupt its educational and training programs. UNRWA emphasizes the importance of protecting the center and continuing its programs, warning of the risks of its destruction and the impact on hundreds of students who rely on its services.
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