Gaza schools gradually reopen after three weeks of ceasefire
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Three weeks into the ceasefire, daily life in Gaza is slowly resuming. Some schools and universities have reopened, a small sign of recovery after years of conflict. For many, going back to lectures gives hope to resume a normal life.
Breakdown
- Efforts are underway to resume teaching in Gaza schools despite ongoing difficult conditions. 4s
- Approximately 650,000 children have been without formal education for two years due to conflict. 29s
- Since the ceasefire, about one in six children have returned to lessons in temporary classrooms, many of which also serve as shelters. 35s
- Older students are returning to universities, with Al-Azhar University reopening and welcoming students. 51s
- Most of Gaza's nearly 50 higher education institutions have been destroyed, with many facilities left in ruins. 1m 16s
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Middle East Conflict
The U.S-brokered ceasefire deal in Gaza is holding, after Hamas released the remaining Israeli hostages.