Jerusalem Daily: Gaza’s children return to schools

Children in Gaza attended the first official day back at school as families confronted acute safety anxieties. Reports from the ground emphasize that many parents are primarily worried about whether their children will return home alive after classes, reflecting the precarious security environment.

The school reopening comes amid continued reports of violence in the occupied West Bank. Al Jazeera’s Marah Rayan said Israeli settlers and soldiers are carrying out pogroms across the territory, a development that compounds fears in Palestinian communities and underscores ongoing tensions in the wider region.

Education officials and humanitarian actors have in recent weeks discussed restarting schooling as a step toward normalcy, but the persistent threat of violence has made attendance a fraught decision for caregivers. The juxtaposition of children returning to classrooms and reports of attacks in nearby areas illustrates the uneven nature of any return to routine.

Al Jazeera is reporting these developments from the region; the outlet’s correspondent Marah Rayan provided the latest updates. The situation remains fluid, and the immediate safety of students and civilians continues to be a central concern for families and observers alike.