Israel forces close UN schools in annexed east Jerusalem
Israeli forces entered two U.N. schools in annexed east Jerusalem Thursday to enforce their closure, an AFP photographer reported, as the United Nations confirmed three schools were closed in the city's Shuafat refugee camp.
The photographer reported that a closure notice in Hebrew was left at the entrance of at least one of the schools, and the U.N. agency for Palestinian refugees (UNRWA) which runs them said at least one of its staff was detained.
The Palestinian Authority condemned the closure of schools in East Jerusalem.
"The Palestinian Ministry of Education condemns Israel's closure of UNRWA schools in Shuafat, considering it a violation of children's right to education," ministry spokesman Sadiq Khaddour told AFP, adding it hoped that pressure from rights groups would cause Israel to reverse its decision.
Source: Agence France Presse
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