Jerusalem: The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) strongly condemned the decision of the Israeli occupation authorities to close six schools run by the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) in Jerusalem. This move is part of Israel's illegal measures targeting the presence and role of the UN agency, particularly in the occupied city.
According to Jordan News Agency, the OIC emphasized that this decision constitutes a blatant violation of the United Nations Charter and related resolutions, warning of the consequences it could have on depriving Palestinian refugee children of their fundamental right to education. It also highlighted Israel's attempt to impose its own curriculum on the Palestinian students.
The OIC further noted that this action is part of Israel's broader efforts to undermine the rights and existence of the Palestinian people in occupied Jerusalem. It is a continuation of Israel's rejection of the Palestinian refugees' right to return, as enshrined in international law.
The OIC reiterated its call for all countries to protect UNRWA, providing political, financial, and legal support to enable it to continue its vital role, which cannot be replaced, in serving millions of Palestinian refugees and safeguarding their rights in accordance with United Nations resolutions, including Resolution 194.