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Israel Shuts Key East Jerusalem Community Hub Amid Tensions

2/19/2026

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Israeli authorities closed the Burj al-Laqlaq Community Association in East Jerusalem for six months, citing ties to the Palestinian Authority.
Director Munther Idkeidek refuted the claims.
The center, established in 1991, serves as a major community hub for children and youth.
Its closure follows Israel's approval to register extensive West Bank areas as state property, escalating tensions around Palestinian institutions.

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Israeli authorities closed the Burj al-Laqlaq Community Association in East Jerusalem for six months, citing ties to the Palestinian Authority.
Director Munther Idkeidek refuted the claims.
The center, established in 1991, serves as a major community hub for children and youth.
Its closure follows Israel's approval to register extensive West Bank areas as state property, escalating tensions around Palestinian institutions.