Palestinian Education Ministry Concludes Participation in Arab League Educational Programs Committee
Translated & summarized from Panet by baba
Palestine's Ministry of Education concluded its participation in the Arab League's educational programs committee in Cairo, which ran from November 8-12, 2026. The committee called for an end to the "educational genocide" in Gaza and condemned Israeli actions in Jerusalem. Recommendations included rebuilding schools, providing international protection, and supporting UNRWA's educational mission.
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- Palestine's Ministry of Education participated in the Arab League's educational programs committee in Cairo from November 8-12, 2026.
- The committee called for an end to the "educational genocide" in Gaza and reconstruction of educational facilities.
- Recommendations included providing international protection for students and educators in Palestinian territories.
- The committee condemned Israeli attempts to "Judaize education" in occupied Jerusalem.
- It urged support for UNRWA and recommended increased educational broadcasting and digital platforms.
The Palestinian Ministry of Education and Higher Education concluded its participation in the 112th session of the Committee for Educational Programs for Arab Students in the Occupied Arab Territories. The session was held at the headquarters of the Arab League's General Secretariat in Cairo from November 8 to 12, 2026. Mohammed Sami Mukhalifa, Director General of Field Follow-up at the ministry, represented Palestine and received the committee's chairmanship for Palestine during the opening session. He conveyed greetings from Minister of Education Amjad Barham and highlighted the challenges facing education in Palestine, particularly in Gaza, and the efforts of local and international organizations to support the sector. The meetings included delegations from Jordan, Egypt, Palestine, the Arab States Broadcasting Union, the Arab League Educational, Cultural and Scientific Organization (ALECSO), and the UN Agency for Palestinian Refugees (UNRWA). The committee's recommendations called for an end to the "educational genocide" in Gaza, the reconstruction of educational facilities, and international protection for students and educators. It also condemned Israeli attempts to "Judaize education" in occupied Jerusalem and the legislation targeting UNRWA. The committee urged donor countries to cover UNRWA's budget deficit. Furthermore, it recommended increasing educational radio and television programs, supporting Palestinian online platforms, providing solar-powered smart mobile classrooms for Gaza, and coordinating with Arab and Islamic funds for psychological and social support programs for students.