The Palestinian Ministry of Education and Higher Education confirmed that Palestinian children and school students are the most targeted by the Israeli occupation.
In a statement marking Palestinian Children’s Day, the ministry explained that more than 17,000 children have been martyred in the Gaza Strip since October 7, 2023, with the majority being school students.
The ministry highlighted the daily challenges children face due to the harsh circumstances they endure, particularly in the Gaza Strip, Jerusalem, and the so-called “C” areas in the West Bank.
It stated, “Education in Palestine, especially in Gaza, is directly targeted by the occupation, which continues to destroy schools and obstruct children’s access to a safe learning environment.”
“Despite these circumstances, our children in Gaza continue to uphold their right to education, which is the only path to a better future, and this is what the ministry is striving to support through virtual schools and providing alternatives to guarantee this right,” the ministry added.
