Rahat Municipality Denies False Strike Reports in Southern Schools
Translated & summarized from Al-Shams by baba
The Rahat Municipality has refuted false reports of a school strike in southern schools, urging the public to rely only on official announcements and warning of legal action against rumor-mongers.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Rahat Municipality denies false reports of a school strike.
- The municipality urges public to verify information sources.
- Official decisions will only be released through approved channels.
- Legal action threatened against those spreading fake news.
- Clarification addresses rising social media rumors.
The Rahat Municipality has officially denied circulating reports claiming that the municipality's head, Talal Al-Qarinawi, announced a school strike for Sunday, September 6, 2026. The municipality stated that the news is entirely false and has no basis in reality.
Rahat Municipality urged parents, students, and teachers not to fall for or spread such inaccurate information, which can cause confusion and anxiety. They emphasized that any official decisions regarding schools, study schedules, or strikes will only be communicated through the municipality's official channels.
The municipality condemned the spread of false news attributed to the mayor or the municipality, especially concerning student safety, and called for responsibility and verification of information sources before sharing.
Furthermore, Rahat Municipality asserted its right to pursue legal action against individuals intentionally disseminating false or misleading news that could incite public concern. They reiterated the call for reliance solely on official statements from the municipality regarding educational matters.
This clarification comes amid a rise in social media rumors that often create confusion among families and students. The municipality stressed that combating this phenomenon requires community awareness and collective responsibility to verify information before circulation. The spread of fake news on sensitive issues like education can disrupt the learning process and erode public trust in official institutions.
Rahat Municipality aims to stop rumors that could affect the educational process and cause distress, assuring that official decisions will be released through approved channels. They highlighted that protecting students and ensuring educational continuity is a shared responsibility requiring cooperation between parents, educational institutions, and official bodies.