Education Amid Ruins: Gaza Children Return to School Without Basic Resources

Nov 27, 2025 12:04 pm CST

After two years of conflict, Palestinian children in Gaza are returning to makeshift classrooms with no books, chairs, or basic supplies. Despite navigating through ruins and performing daily survival tasks like collecting water and waiting for bread, students like 11-year-old Layan Haji express joy at resuming their education. With 97% of Gaza's schools damaged, international organizations are establishing temporary learning spaces and addressing psychological trauma through play-based education.