Gaza students return to school in tents and ruins

After three years of war and displacement, children in Gaza are starting classes again despite the widespread destruction of school buildings.

For the first time in three years, students in Gaza are back in school. The region has been deeply scarred by war and constant displacement, leaving most regular school buildings in ruins. Because so many schools were destroyed or damaged during the fighting, thousands of children are now attending classes inside makeshift tents. These learning spaces are far from normal. They lack basic amenities, and the surroundings are often filled with rubble from collapsed buildings. Despite these difficult conditions, teachers and families are trying to help children get back to learning. Returning …