- Israeli forces stormed the Qalandiya Training Center, a major UNRWA facility in the Kafr Aqab neighborhood of occupied East Jerusalem, on Tuesday.
- The Jerusalem governorate reported that five Palestinians were wounded by Israeli gunfire near the Qalandiya training site.
- UN spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric condemned the incident as the fifth instance of unauthorized entry by Israeli authorities since May, and cited other breaches including the seizure and demolition of the Sheikh Jarrah compound and cutting off water and electricity to other UNRWA facilities.
Israeli forces stormed the Qalandiya Training Center, a significant UNRWA facility in occupied East Jerusalem, on Tuesday, resulting in five Palestinians wounded by gunfire. This incident is the fifth unauthorized entry by Israeli authorities into UNRWA premises since May, as reported by UN officials.12
The Israeli troops forcibly evacuated all UNRWA staff from the facility, instructing them not to return. The Jerusalem governorate confirmed the injuries sustained by the Palestinians during the raid, highlighting the ongoing tensions in the region.
UN spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric condemned the actions, stating, “Today’s actions are the fifth instance of unauthorized entry by the Israeli authorities in the center since May this year and follow other unacceptable breaches of inviolability and of interference with UNRWA premises in occupied East Jerusalem.” He further noted the seizure and demolition of the Sheikh Jarrah compound and the disruption of essential services like water and electricity to multiple UNRWA facilities.3
This escalation of violence and disregard for UNRWA's operations raises serious concerns about the humanitarian situation in the region, as the agency continues to face challenges in providing aid and support to the Palestinian population amidst ongoing conflict.
“The UN's Stéphane Dujarric cited prior breaches including the seizure and demolition of the Sheikh Jarrah compound and cutting water and electricity to other UNRWA facilities. The Jerusalem governorate reported five Palestinians wounded by Israeli gunfire near the Qalandiya training site.”
