UN condemns Israeli seizure of Kalandia Training Centre in occupied East Quds (Jerusalem)

NEW YORK, Aug. 26 (YPA) – United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres condemned in the strongest terms the unauthorized entry by the Israeli authorities into the UNRWA Kalandia Training Centre in occupied East Quds ( Jerusalem)  and carry out unauthorized works on the premises.

“Today’s actions were the fifth instance of unauthorized entry by the Israeli authorities into the Centre since May this year and followed other unacceptable breaches of the inviolability of and interference with UNRWA premises in occupied East Jerusalem, including the seizure and demolition of the Sheikh Jarrah compound, as well as the cutting off of the supply of water and electricity services to multiple UNRWA facilities,” UN spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric said at his daily press briefing.

He added that the UN secretary-general had condemned the actions in the strongest terms and expressed deep concern over the development, which “will deprive young people of the vocational training they receive.”

He reiterated the call for the repeal of legislation that severely hampers UNRWA’s ability to fulfill its mandate in the occupied Palestinian territory, as entrusted to it by the UN General Assembly.

The Secretary-General urged the Government of “Israel” to immediately cease the interference with UNRWA premises, vacate, return and restore all affected premises to the United Nations without delay, and protect those premises from further interference or damage.

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