Gaza's children have missed 2 years of school. A truce won't undo the damage

In Gaza, hundreds of thousands of students are forced to miss school for the second year in a row

More than 95% of Gaza schools have been partially or totally destroyed, according to UNICEF.

Gaza children have missed 2 years of school. Truce won’t undo the damage

KHAN YOUNIS, Gaza Strip — Two years ago, Sarah Qanan was a star high school student preparing for final exams and dreaming of becoming a doctor. Today, the 18-year-old lives in a sweltering tent in the Gaza Strip and says she is just trying to stay alive. She’s part of a generation of Palestinians from grade school through university who have had virtually no access to education in the territory since the war began in October 2023. Classes were …

Gaza's Children Missed 2 Years Of School And Truce Won't Undo The Damage

Israel's bombardment and ground operations have killed tens of thousands of Palestinians and displaced 90% of Gaza's population. School-age children in crowded shelters and tent camps are often forced to help their families find food, water and wood.

Gaza Children Miss Two Years of Schooling, Truce Can’t Reverse Loss

The closure of schools has removed a key social outlet for young people as they grapple with war, hunger and displacement.

This Gaza teenager dreamed of being a doctor. Now she just wants to stay alive

The U.N.'s children's agency says the war in Gaza has left over 650,000 students without access to education.

Heal Palestine Seeks Boston-Area Host Family for Injured Teen

Heal Palestine, a nonprofit group, is seeking a host family so 14-year-old Rahaf can undergo treatment in the Boston area.