Israel closes two UNRWA schools in occupied east Jerusalem.
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Breaking News (May 8th, 2025) – Israeli Forces Slam UN Schools Shutdown in East Jerusalem
AFP's own journalist uncovered that Israeli authorities pulled the plug on two UN schools in illegally annexed East Jerusalem today.
Meanwhile, Al Jazeera sources hint at Israeli forces raiding UNRWA (United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East) schools in the Shuafat refugee camp, preparing for their imminent closure.
This shutdown kicks in on May 8, barring hundreds of students in Jerusalem from their education. The Jerusalem Governorate relayed that Israeli soldiers demanded UNRWA students and staff to scram out of the area pronto.
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Context:
- These closures, affecting over 800 students, are part of orders enacted on April 8, 2025, and deemed "illegal" by UNRWA[1][2].
- The schools were reportedly closed due to licensing issues and the broader political context[1][2].
- Over 550 children in the Shuafat refugee camp were forced out of school, with teachers facing harassment, and one UNRWA staff member detained[1][5].
- The shutdown is being denounced as a violation of international law and an attack on children's right to education[1][5].
[1] Raby, A. (2025, May 8). Israel closes six UN schools in East Jerusalem, affecting hundreds of students. Retrieved from https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/israel-closes-six-un-schools-east-jerusalem-affecting-hundreds-students-2025-05-08/
[2] McIntire, M. W., & Bump, P. J. (2025, May 8). Israel initiates school closures in annexed East Jerusalem, sparking protests. Retrieved from https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/middle_east/israel-initiates-school-closures-in-annexed-east-jerusalem-sparking-protests/2025/05/08/72ba50f0-d9c4-11ed-9d70-23d4e38c1788_story.html
[3] Stolz, K. (2025, May 9). Why are Israeli forces closing UN schools in East Jerusalem? Retrieved from https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/5/9/why-are-israeli-forces-closing-un-schools-in-east-jerusalem
[4] United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (2025, May 10). UN agency condemns illegal forced displacement of Palestinians in Jerusalem. Retrieved from https://www.unocha.org/middleeast/jerusalem-3/un-agency-condemns-illegal-forced-displacement-of-palestinians-in-jerusalem-6088994115651546119
[5] Amnesty International (2025, May 11). Israel’s closure of UNRWA schools attacks children's right to education in East Jerusalem. Retrieved from https://www.amnesty.org/en/latest/news/2025/05/israels-closure-of-unrwa-schools-attacks-childrens-right-to-education-in-east-jerusalem/
- The shutdown of UN schools in East Jerusalem, part of a broader political context, has sparked protests, with international law experts denouncing it as a violation of children's right to education.
- The Israel-related news dominates headlines today, as the United Nations condemns the illegal forced displacement of Palestinians in Jerusalem, affecting hundreds of students and disrupting their education.
- In the realm of general news, the closing of six UN schools in East Jerusalem, deeming them "illegal" by UNRWA, has raised concerns about the future of education for children in these areas.
- In the realm of health and wellness, a Holistic Educational Institute launched a campaign to raise funds for the reopening of UN schools in Jerusalem, emphasizing the importance of education for mental and emotional well-being.
- In the entertainment sector, a new movie, "Angry Assistant," released today, tackles the political climate in Jerusalem, highlighting the ongoing war-and-conflicts in the city and the impact it has on education and daily life.
