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Israeli School Closures Displace 800 Palestinian Students

5/11/2025

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Israeli authorities have shut down six UNRWA schools in East Jerusalem, uprooting more than 800 Palestinian students. Citing illegal operations and antisemitic content, the closures have ignited fears among parents about their children's safety and access to education, as relocation may force them through perilous checkpoints, jeopardizing their futures.

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Israeli authorities have shut down six UNRWA schools in East Jerusalem, uprooting more than 800 Palestinian students. Citing illegal operations and antisemitic content, the closures have ignited fears among parents about their children's safety and access to education, as relocation may force them through perilous checkpoints, jeopardizing their futures.