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Gaza’s Children Return to School Amid Ongoing Violence
By Marah Rayan
September 19, 2026
As classes begin anew in Gaza, parents are expressing deep concerns about their children’s safety during the school day. The start of the academic year has been overshadowed by fears that students may not return home safely.
While children in Gaza settle back into their classrooms, violence persists in the occupied West Bank, where Israeli settlers and soldiers have reportedly engaged in violent acts against Palestinian communities.
The context of this year’s school reopening underscores the ongoing tensions and instability in the region, leaving many families anxious about their children’s well-being amidst the backdrop of conflict.
For more on this story, follow updates from our correspondent Marah Rayan.






