The United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) has reported that over 76% of schools in the Gaza Strip require significant rebuilding or rehabilitation to function properly again.
In a post on the social media platform X (formerly Twitter), the agency stated, "In Gaza, more than 76% of schools need substantial rebuilding or major rehabilitation to operate again, according to the Global Education Cluster."
The agency emphasized that education is a fundamental human right and called for an immediate ceasefire in the besieged Gaza Strip.
UNRWA underscored that education is a fundamental human right and called for an immediate ceasefire in the besieged Gaza Strip to address the critical needs of the education sector.
The agency's plea highlights the urgent need for international attention and intervention to ensure that children in Gaza have access to safe and functional educational facilities.