Israel demolished a Palestinian elementary school in the occupied West Bank, citing safety concerns and drawing severe criticism from the European Union, which funded the school.
EU said it was 'appalled' by demolition of school it funded, saying such actions were illegal under international law and that 'children's right to education must be respected'
Palestinian education ministry official Ahmed Naser noted the school's remote location, which he said prevents the 'displacement and forced eviction' of local Palestinians, charging that Israel 'wants to confiscate these lands'.