Not just schools but the education system as a whole is under attack in the occupied palestinian territory, endangering the lives and futures of millions of palestinian children. Although there are political, social, and economic challenges, palestinian education is seen as a sterling light to the world and to palestine in particular as it has been able to produce generations that serve not only their communities but also, the world at large. This includes both government schools and those run by unrwa
By october 21, 2025, the palestinian education ministry reported the killing of 19,910 students and the injury of more than 30,097 others. After two years of war and intense bombardments, gaza’s education system stands on the brink of collapse. Numerous times over the past 10 months
Research has demonstrated throughout the years that education increases communication skills, empathy and tolerance and decreases poverty, the latter being a key driver of conflict. Most of the 658,000 school age children have had limited access to face to face learning for over two academic years
