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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 at 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 highlights the challenges faced by humanitarian organizations operating in the region, including restricted access to areas under Israeli control. The fact that 126 UNRWA installations are located in restricted areas, including behind the "Yellow Line" and "Orange Line", underscores the complexity of delivering aid in the region. The shortage of engine oil and spare parts, which is limiting the operation of generators in UNRWA schools-turned-shelters, further compounds the crisis, reducing access to essential services like water. As the humanitarian situation continues to deteriorate, the ability of organizations like UNRWA to operate effectively will be crucial in mitigating the suffering of civilians.
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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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