The UN spokesman said that more than 30% of school buildings have so far been hit in the Gaza Strip, where Israeli attacks continue.
Stephane Dujarric said that more than 162 have been directly hit, representing nearly 30% of the total 563 school buildings in Gaza.
At least 26 of these buildings have been destroyed, he added.
“Some 175,000 students and more than 6,500 teachers have had their schools directly hit in hostilities. At least 55% of schools in Gaza will require either full reconstruction or major rehabilitation,” Dujarric said.
According to the latest statistics from the government media office in Gaza, the Israeli occupation completely destroyed 100 schools and universities, and partially damaged 295 schools and universities.
The international community and human rights organizations must take action to hold the Israeli occupation responsible for the crimes it has committed against the Palestinian educational system, including students and teaching staff.
Since October 7, the Israeli occupation army has waged a devastating war on the Gaza Strip, which has left an enormous humanitarian catastrophe and a major health and environmental disaster.
The Israeli aggression against the Gaza Strip constitutes a flagrant violation of international humanitarian law and human rights, as it exposes the civilians’ lives to extreme danger and causes them great suffering, which requires urgent and decisive international intervention to stop the aggression and protect civilians in the Gaza Strip.
