Palestinian Ministry Demands International Action After Gaza Students Killed

The Palestinian Ministry of Education and Higher Education has called for urgent international intervention to protect students in Gaza, citing an escalation in threats to their lives. The ministry stated that three students were killed by Israeli forces within a 24-hour period. In a statement released on Sunday, the ministry emphasized the need for immediate protection for children, ensuring their right to access schools and continue their education safely. It highlighted that endangering students en route to or from school is a grave violation of their fundamental rights, necessitating swift international action to halt attacks and provide a secure environment for learning. The ministry urged the United Nations, UNICEF, and other international and human rights organizations to take concrete steps to safeguard students, document violations, and hold perpetrators accountable. It stressed that protecting Gaza's children is an international legal and humanitarian responsibility, and that the ongoing deaths require effective international action beyond solidarity statements, translating commitments into tangible measures to preserve their right to life, safety, and education. These recent fatalities follow the deaths of students Tamer Shadi Sobh, Mohammed Riyad Abu Hammad, and child Misk Hazem Al-Dalo, who were killed by Israeli forces on Sunday. The statement also noted that Israel continues to violate the ceasefire agreement from October 2025, with 1,517 Palestinians killed and 5,400 injured since its inception, in addition to the recovery of 839 bodies.