RAMALLAH, August 29, 2026 (WAFA) – The United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) strongly recent Israeli measures targeting its Qalandia Training Center in occupied East Jerusalem, saying the raid and unauthorized activities at the facility constitute a violation of international law.

In a statement, UNRWA affirmed that the center remains a UN facility and must be respected and protected in accordance with international law. The agtency noted that the center had been damaged during the occupation authorities' presence there and that it had received reports of individuals entering the premises and attempting to steal some of its contents.

UNRWA added that it consistently emphasizes the need to protect the center and its assets, given its vital role in providing educational services and vocational training to Palestine refugees. The agency stressed that the occupying power is legally obligated to ensure the immediate reversal of such actions and prevent their recurrence.

UNRWA also reiterated its commitment to fully resuming its educational activities at the Qalandia Training Centre.

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