UNRWA joins other UN entities in raising alarm over eight Sheikh Jarrah families, approximately 75 persons in total, residing in the same named neighbourhood of East Jerusalem that are at risk of imminent forced eviction, placing them at heightened risk of forcible transfer. UNRWA called upon the Israeli authorities to take all necessary measures to prevent the forced evictions of these Palestine refugee families in East Jerusalem and for the dignity, rights and freedoms of these individuals be upheld at all times. UNRWA also called on the Israeli authorities to ensure respect for the equality of Palestinians and protect them from hate speech and incitement, and joined UN calls on Israel to respect freedom of expression and assembly, including those protesting against the evictions. The UN bodies called on Israel to exercise maximum restraint in the use of force while ensuring safety and security in East Jerusalem. For further details, click here