Egypt Slams Israel’s Closure Orders for UNRWA Schools in East Jerusalem

Cairo [
Egypt
] April 10 (ANI/WAM):
Egypt
severely criticized on Wednesday the
Israel
I issued closure orders for six schools run by the United Nations Relief andWorks Agency for Palestinian refugees.
UNRWA
) in
East Jerusalem
.

In an official announcement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated
Egypt
regarded this action as an outright and inappropriate breach of international law and restated complete backing for
UNRWA
, along with its initiatives and the crucial services it offers across every operational domain, including within
East Jerusalem
.

The ministry additionally highlighted that the crucial services provided by the UN agency are essential.
Palestinian refugees
cannot be substituted or diminished. It emphasized
Egypt
s refusal to acknowledge the continuous organized effort aimed at
UNRWA
and its mandate.

The statement also underscored
Egypt
His steadfast commitment to protecting the rights of
Palestinian refugees
And the unassailable rights of the Palestinian people, including their right of return. (ANI/WAM)