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oPt: UNRWA Situation Report #228 on the Humanitarian Crisis in the Gaza Strip and the West Bank, including East Jerusalem [EN/AR]
By UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East ReliefWeb
· July 3, 2026
· 2 min read
. Highlights The Gaza Strip On 30 June, Israeli forces forcibly entered the UNRWA Kalandia Training Centre, located in occupied East Jerusalem. They conducted a tour, took photos of the premises and stated that the centre had to close. The centre serves hundreds of students from refugee camps across
Key takeaway For reference, 126 UNRWA installations are currently located in areas where access has been restricted (i.
Why this matters
The forced entry into the UNRWA Kalandia Training Centre by Israeli forces has significant implications for the humanitarian crisis in the Gaza Strip and West Bank. The centre's closure would deprive hundreds of students from refugee camps of free education services, exacerbating the already difficult socio-economic conditions they face. The incident also raises concerns about the safety and inviolability of UN premises, as highlighted by the spokesperson for the UN Secretary-General. The restriction of access to areas behind the "Yellow Line" and "Orange Line" of military control further complicates humanitarian efforts, with 126 UNRWA installations currently located in these areas. The injury of UNRWA staff members during airstrikes and the shortage of engine oil and spare parts for generators and vehicles underscore the challenges faced by the Agency in providing essential services to those in need. As the humanitarian situation continues to deteriorate, the ability of organizations like UNRWA to operate effectively is crucial.
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Category: disaster Published: July 3, 2026 Source: ReliefWeb Reading time: 2 min
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What is this story about? . Highlights The Gaza Strip On 30 June, Israeli forces forcibly entered the UNRWA Kalandia Training Centre, located in occupied East Jerusalem. They conducted a tour, took photos of the premises and stated that the centre had to close. The centre serves hundreds of students from refugee camps across
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