Palestinian Ministry of Education spokesman Sadiq Qadur said on May 8 that the department condemned Israel's closure of UNRWA schools in East Jerusalem, believing “this is a violation of children's right to education.” Kadur called on international agencies, particularly UNESCO and UNICEF, to play a role in defending local children's right to education and pressuring Israel to reverse this decision.

Palestinian Ministry of Education spokesman Sadiq Qadur said on May 8 that the department condemned Israel's closure of UNRWA schools in East Jerusalem, believing “this is a violation of children's right to education.” Kadur called on international agencies, particularly UNESCO and UNICEF, to play a role in defending local children's right to education and pressuring Israel to reverse this decision.