Summary
Palestinian students in Gaza are taking an important online exam organized by the Ministry of Education as a step towards university admission. About 1,500 students are participating, despite difficult conditions caused by ongoing conflict, which has disrupted education and damaged infrastructure.
Key Facts
- Around 1,500 students in Gaza are taking an online end-of-secondary-school exam.
- This exam is a necessary step for students to enter university.
- The exam is being conducted electronically due to the ongoing conflict and lack of physical classrooms.
- Students face challenges such as weak internet, lack of devices, and unsafe environments to take the test.
- Gaza's Ministry of Education has set up an online platform to help students complete the exam.
- The ongoing conflict has severely damaged Gaza’s educational infrastructure, affecting over 660,000 children.
- Some schools in Gaza are now shelters for displaced people, further impacting education.
- The conflict has caused widespread damage to Gaza's civilian infrastructure, as reported by the UN.
