Egypt condemns Israeli closure orders to UNRWA schools in East Jerusalem - Foreign Affairs
Egypt strongly condemned on Wednesday the Israeli occupation's closure orders for six schools operated by the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) in East Jerusalem.
In an official statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said Egypt considered this move a blatant and unacceptable violation of international law and reaffirmed full support for UNRWA, its efforts, and the vital services it provides across all areas of operation, including in East Jerusalem.
The ministry further emphasised that the UN agency's vital services to Palestinian refugees cannot be replaced or undermined. It stressed Egypt's rejection of the ongoing systematic campaign targeting UNRWA and its mandate.
The statement also underscored Egypt's insistence on safeguarding the rights of Palestinian refugees and the inalienable rights of the Palestinian people, including their right of return.
On Tuesday, according to Palestinian news agency WAFA, Israeli occupation forces forcibly entered six UNRWA-affiliated schools in the neighbourhoods of Shuafat, Silwan, Sur Baher, and Wadi al-Joz, announcing plans to close the facilities.
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