Gaza children resume schooling in tent classrooms after three-year disruption

Children in the Gaza Strip have begun attending classes again after almost three years of interruption caused by repeated hostilities and infrastructure damage. The new learning environments consist of makeshift spaces such as tents, community halls and partially repaired schoolrooms, where teachers and students contend with limited supplies, intermittent electricity and scarce water. According to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency, more than 150,000 pupils have been enrolled in these temporary settings, though the lack of textbooks, desks and heating equipment hampers the delivery of a standard curriculum.

Humanitarian agencies and local authorities are coordinating to stabilize the improvised schools, providing basic learning materials and training for teachers operating under constrained conditions. Despite the challenges, attendance rates have risen steadily, reflecting families’ prioritization of education amid ongoing uncertainty. Stakeholders remain focused on securing additional resources and rebuilding permanent facilities to ensure sustained access to education for Gaza’s children.