Schools start but not in Gaza, Israelis withdraw from Jenin
Sep 8, 2024
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Tareq Abu Azzoum, an Al Jazeera Correspondent from Gaza, joins Nida Ibrahim and Kristen Saloomey, both also with Al Jazeera, to discuss the harrowing situation in Gaza as schools remain closed amidst ongoing military conflict. They explore the staggering death toll, particularly among children, and the stark contrast between the global school year and the devastation faced by Palestinians. Additionally, they highlight the impact of the recent Israeli withdrawal from Jenin and the activism of U.S. students advocating for justice in light of the crisis.
The ongoing conflict in Gaza has resulted in over 40,000 Palestinian deaths, highlighting the severe humanitarian crisis affecting civilians.
Schools in Gaza remain closed due to the violence, depriving children of education as facilities are repurposed for displaced families.
Deep dives
Humanitarian Crisis in Gaza
The ongoing conflict in Gaza has led to a catastrophic humanitarian crisis, with over 40,000 Palestinian deaths reported. Military operations by the Israeli forces continue to exacerbate the dire situation for civilians, particularly in areas like Rafah and the Nizarene corridor. Reports indicate that evacuation centers and residential homes are being targeted, leaving many without basic medical and humanitarian necessities. With schools in Gaza turning into shelters and resources being depleted, the challenges faced by the population are intensified as the violence persists without resolution.
Impact of Conflict on Education
Schools in Gaza remain closed due to the violence, with children missing out on their education as facilities are repurposed to accommodate displaced families. One young student, Rama Abu Saif, expressed her despair over missing consecutive school years, highlighting that books are now used as fuel rather than educational tools. The contrast is stark with students in other parts of the world returning to their academic environments, emphasizing the disparity caused by conflict. The situation in Gaza not only affects immediate learning opportunities but also has long-term implications for the future of the younger generation.
We are coming to you on Sundays with weekly roundups as Israel's war on Gaza continues. More children have been killed in Gaza. A 10-day Israeli operation in the occupied West Bank came to and end. And school started for students around the world -- but not in Gaza. It is day 338 of the war. More than 40,939 Palestinians in Gaza have been killed.
In this episode:
Tareq Abu Azzoum, (@TareqAzzom) Al Jazeera Correspondent
Nida Ibrahim, (@nida_journo) Al Jazeera Correspondent
Kristen Saloomey, (@KSaloomey) Al Jazeera Correspondent
This episode was produced and mixed by David Enders. Our sound designer is Alex Roldan. Our lead of audience development and engagement is Aya Elmileik and Adam Abou-Gad is our engagement producer. Alexandra Locke is The Take’s executive producer. Ney Alvarez is Al Jazeera's head of audio.