In a contentious move that has sparked international criticism, Israeli forces have raided and seized the Qalandiya Training Centre, a crucial UN facility run by the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA), in the Kafr Aqab neighbourhood of occupied East Jerusalem. The incursion occurred on Tuesday, with Israeli authorities citing long-standing ownership claims and anti-UNRWA legislation to justify their actions. Prior to the raid, nearby Qalandiya checkpoint was closed, leading to heavy military presence in the surrounding areas and adjacent Qalandiya refugee camp in the West Bank. UNRWA employees were forcibly expelled from the site, with Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir participating in the operation and asserting that "there is no place for the agency in Jerusalem and Israel." The Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced plans to transform the property into a new educational and community complex. However, UNRWA has unequivocally condemned the raid, emphasizing the facility's protection under international law. They have called on the international community to act immediately and uphold the integrity and inviolability of UN premises. The decision could severely impact approximately 16,000 Palestinian refugees who rely on the centre for essential services. This action comes amidst a broader campaign by Israeli authorities to dismantle UNRWA, which provides vital educational, medical, and social services to Palestinian refugees in the occupied West Bank. Human rights advocates and legal experts have denounced this move as a breach of international law, particularly in light of an advisory opinion issued by the International Court of Justice in December 2025.