UNRWA Reports 6 East Jerusalem Schools Closed, Thousands of Displaced Students Educated in West Bank
The United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) has reported that six schools in East Jerusalem remain closed, preventing regular access to education for numerous students. These closures, ongoing since May 2025, are occurring amid significant restrictions impacting the educational process and student services. The situation is compounded by increasing challenges facing the education sector in various parts of the West Bank.
In the northern West Bank, UNRWA schools are continuing to provide education to over 4,100 displaced students. This effort aims to maintain educational continuity despite current conditions affecting families and students. UNRWA data indicates ongoing educational services for these displaced students, ensuring their access to learning opportunities in exceptional circumstances. These efforts underscore the agency's commitment to keeping schools as safe spaces for learning, despite on-the-ground and humanitarian difficulties.
For displaced students, the continuation of schooling is vital for stability, especially as many families have been forced to leave their homes and relocate. This displacement presents additional hurdles to children's regular attendance and education. UNRWA emphasizes that education is a fundamental service for Palestinian refugees, and ensuring children's access to schools remains a priority despite the prevailing circumstances.
The ongoing educational activities in the northern West Bank, alongside the continued closure of schools in East Jerusalem, highlight the scale of challenges within the education sector, particularly for children living in unstable environments. UNRWA continues to monitor the situation of students and the educational services provided, while the circumstances leading to the disruption of studies in East Jerusalem persist. Other educational institutions are continuing to receive displaced students and offer them education.
