Israel deprives Palestinians of proper education by withholding revenues
Summary
The article discusses how the education system in the West Bank is struggling due to Israel withholding tax revenues owed to the Palestinian Authority. This financial difficulty has led to school closures, limited teaching days, and a lack of educational materials for students.Key Facts
- Israel has been holding back tax revenues from the Palestinian Authority, affecting their budget.
- The Zenabia Elementary School and others in the West Bank have faced closures due to budget cuts.
- Schools are open only up to three days a week.
- Teachers often do not receive full salaries, leading to strikes.
- Students are missing out on subjects like science due to reduced teaching time.
- The financial strain is linked to policies targeting Palestinian Authority payments to imprisoned Palestinians' families.
- Families are struggling as work permits for Palestinians in Israel have been revoked, impacting household incomes.
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