On May 8, 2025, Israeli authorities shut down six UNRWA-run schools in East Jerusalem, displacing over 800 Palestinian students. Citing unauthorized operations, Israeli forces forcibly entered three schools, posting closure notices and detaining a staff member. The UN condemned the action as an “assault on children,” while the Palestinian Authority labeled it a violation of educational rights. The closures follow Israel’s broader ban on UNRWA activities, intensifying concerns over access to education for Palestinian refugees in the region.