Israel decided to close the historical association in occupied East Jerusalem for the second time in a year

The decision, signed by Israel's far-right Minister of National Security Itamar Ben-Gvir and hung on the door of the association, includes "the claim that the association operates by the Palestinian administration or on its behalf."

Rejecting this claim, the Burc Laklak Association condemned the "arbitrary" closure of the center located in Bab Hitta in the Old City of East Jerusalem in a written statement.

In the statement, it was pointed out that the association center remained closed for 6 months with the decision taken in February.

It was reported that after the center was opened, it restarted its activities for the residents of the neighborhood, its work on the protection of children and the support of women and youth.

It was emphasized that education, sports and social programs were carried out with the aim of serving the people of Jerusalem and away from any political activities.

The association emphasized that repeated and unjustified closure orders were part of a systematic policy to isolate residents in the Old City.

Israel had previously decided to close the historical Burc Laklak Association for 6 months in mid-February.

Burc Laklak Association, operating in the Old City of occupied East Jerusalem, served as a community center during the Ayyubid and Ottoman periods.

Burc Laklak Association, which has an area of ​​approximately 10 decares extending to the historical walls of Jerusalem, stands out as a center where thousands of Palestinian youth and children can breathe easy.

The association serves Palestinian youth and children through activities such as intellectual and social programs, as well as sports events.