The Ministry of Education in Palestine highlighted the devastating impact of the ongoing Israeli occupation on education in the Gaza Strip. With more than 600,000 students unable to continue their education for the second year in a row, the Ministry emphasized the dire situation amid the war that has plagued the region.

The Israeli aggression since October 7 has resulted in the tragic loss of 10,000 students, injuries to 15,000 others, and the forced displacement of 19,000 students.

Last year, 39,000 students in Gaza were deprived of high school exams, and 58,000 children were unable to start first grade due to the occupation. The Ministry also entioned the loss of 400 teachers and highlighted the destruction of 90% of government school buildings in the region.