The Palestinian Ministry of Education thanks Egypt for its support of the education sector in Gaza
The Palestinian Ministry of Education thanked the Arab Republic of Egypt and the Ministry of Education for accommodating a large number of Palestinian students who came to Egypt due to the war in Gaza. The General Secretariat of the League of Arab States, and will continue for five days under the presidency of Palestine.
The educational situation in Palestine: "catastrophic"
Al-Zanain confirmed that the educational situation in Palestine has become "catastrophic" As a result of the Israeli aggression that targeted schools in Gaza. He said that most of the government schools and schools of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) were completely destroyed, noting that the academic year was delayed in the West Bank and Jerusalem due to the continuing attacks on schools and teachers. He also pointed out that the Israeli barriers that restrict movement between Palestinian cities, especially in Jenin and Tulkarm, have increased the complexity of the educational situation.
Al-Zanain added that the Israeli occupation has greatly affected the Palestinian financial situation through “piracy.” Palestinian Authority funds, which exacerbated education problems. He also confirmed that Israel closed six UNRWA schools in Jerusalem, but despite these challenges, the educational process continued in the occupied Palestinian territories, with some Palestinian schools winning international awards. Egypt’s complete rejection of any attempts to displace Palestinians from Gaza or any part of the Palestinian territories.
It also spoke about Egypt’s efforts to mediate a ceasefire, stressing that the steadfastness of the Palestinian people in the face of aggression is a source of pride for the Arab world.
In a related context, Dr. Randa Salah, Director General of Central Services at the Palestinian Ministry of Education, warned of the Israeli occupation’s attempts to erase Palestinian identity. By targeting the educational process.
She said that what happened in Gaza can be described as “genocide of the educational process,” as schools were destroyed and more than 300,000 Palestinian children were deprived of their right to education.
For his part, Dr. Abbas Subaihi, Senior Education Advisor at UNRWA, spoke about the unprecedented circumstances that they went through. Agency institutions in Gaza
. About 90% of UNRWA schools in the Strip were destroyed, disrupting education for about 300,000 students. Subaihi stressed the importance of supporting UNRWA to ensure the continuity of vital educational services for Palestinian refugees.
The participants in the session pointed out the need to intensify Arab and international efforts to support Palestinian education in light of the difficult circumstances it faces. They stressed the importance of strengthening financial and political support for UNRWA and Palestinian educational bodies to ensure the continuity of education.
For her part, Ms. Shada Menzel, Director of Studies and Media in the Department of Palestinian Affairs at the Jordanian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, confirmed that the Israeli aggression on Gaza systematically targeted the educational process, stressing that schools were a haven for the displaced but were bombed, which calls for redoubling Arab and international efforts to support education in Palestine.
At the conclusion of the sessions, Dr. Gilan Sharaf, official at the Institute for Arab Research and Studies, said that education in Palestine is a basic right for Palestinian students and is an important element in preserving their identity. She stressed the need to strengthen partnerships between Arab and international countries to develop educational programs that suit the current circumstances.
In conclusion, the Palestinian issue remains one of the most complex humanitarian issues.
Education in Palestine remains an essential tool in strengthening the steadfastness of the Palestinian people and preserving their identity. The current situation requires continued support from Arab and international countries and organizations to keep pace with the increasing challenges facing the education sector in the occupied Palestinian territories.
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