Back to school in Gaza: Learning in tents after years of disruption
Summary
After nearly three years of war and displacement, children in Gaza have started going back to school in tents set up as temporary classrooms. Many schools were damaged or destroyed in the conflict, and education has faced many challenges due to ongoing violence and lack of resources.Key Facts
- Around 541,000 students in Gaza returned to school starting September 19, after a ceasefire in October 2025.
- Nearly 98% of school buildings in Gaza were damaged since October 2023, with over 93% needing major repairs or full rebuilding.
- About 700,000 children aged 4 to 17 missed almost three years of regular school.
- Many schools in Gaza are now held in tents due to the destruction of buildings.
- Education was often interrupted by war, with children sometimes doing household tasks instead of studying.
- Some children attended virtual schools taught by teachers from the West Bank.
- Violence continues to affect learning, as some students were killed by Israeli bombing even after the ceasefire.
- Parents and teachers are working hard to restart education despite limited supplies and insecure conditions.
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