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Israel Forces Close UN Schools In Annexed East Jerusalem

The UN agency for Palestinian refugees said Thursday that Israel closed three of its schools in annexed east Jerusalem, months after an Israeli ban on its activities took effect.

International Business Times · May 8, 2025

Israeli forces shut down six UN schools for Palestinians in east Jerusalem

The schools are run by the UN agency for Palestinian refugees, UNRWA, which Israel has banned from operating on its soil.

Euronews · May 8, 2025

Israel closes 6 UN schools for Palestinians in east Jerusalem

Israel has closed six U.N. schools in east Jerusalem, forcing students to leave early and throwing the education of more than 800 students into question

The Independent UK · May 8, 2025

Israel Brings Fire Near Jerusalem 'Under Control', Reopens Roads

Bushfires that erupted near Jerusalem were largely brought under control on Thursday, authorities said, with major roads reopened and firefighting teams still tackling lingering hotspots.

International Business Times · May 1, 2025

Israel declares national emergency as wildfires force evacuations

Firefighters have rushed to control wildfires that have injured several people and prompted the military to deploy troops to help

The Guardian - UK · May 1, 2025

Israel Reopens Key Roads As Firefighters Battle Blaze

Israel's firefighting service said 163 ground crews and 12 aircraft were working to contain the flames.

Latin Times · May 1, 2025

European countries send firefighting aircraft to Israel in effort to extinguish massive wildfire

The fire which began on Wednesday has injured at least 22 and prompted a national emergency.

Euronews · May 1, 2025

Watch: Israeli military tackles blazing wildfires as Jerusalem-Tel Aviv highway blocked

Israel’s military and emergency services tackled a raging wildfire as it shut the main highway linking Jerusalem to Tel Aviv on Wednesday, 30 April.

The Independent UK · May 1, 2025

Footage captures thick smoke rising from blaze west of Jerusalem

Several countries are dispatching firefighting aircraft to Israel, where crews are battling a major wildfire for a second consecutive day.

Euronews · May 1, 2025

Israel wildfires mapped: Netanyahu declares national emergency as record blaze nears Jerusalem

Fire is being whipped up by strong winds and hot, dry weather

The Independent UK · May 1, 2025