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Egypt Condemns Israel's Closure of UNRWA Schools in Jerusalem

4/10/2025

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Egypt has strongly condemned Israel's closure of six UNRWA schools in East Jerusalem, calling it a grave breach of international law. The Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs reaffirmed its steadfast support for UNRWA's vital services to Palestinian refugees and denounced the ongoing attacks against the agency, stressing the importance of safeguarding the rights of these refugees, including their right to return.

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Egypt has strongly condemned Israel's closure of six UNRWA schools in East Jerusalem, calling it a grave breach of international law. The Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs reaffirmed its steadfast support for UNRWA's vital services to Palestinian refugees and denounced the ongoing attacks against the agency, stressing the importance of safeguarding the rights of these refugees, including their right to return.