Israeli authorities threaten to demolish Khan Al-Ahmar elementary school, which serves 85 boys and girls from five nearby Jahalin communities. The demolition would deny these children their rightful education, and would jeopardize their futures.
The school, which is located near al-Quds (also known as Jeruselum) was established by local and international organizations in 2007 to combat the transportation dangers faced by the 5-12 year olds, on a daily basis. At the time, the nearest school was 22 kilometers away. Many students were injured by cars on the road, on their way to school, including four who were disabled and another five who were killed.
Since the initial building of the school, Israeli authorities issued a demolition order, claiming that the school was built without permits.
Yet, building permits are practically unattainable for Palestinians. Additionally, Israeli residents of the nearby illegal Kfar Adumim settlement, filed a lawsuit against the building of the school. They are claiming that it is built on land belonging to the settlement .... http://english.pnn.ps
