RAMALLAH, July 4, 2025 (WAFA) - The Ministry of Education and Higher Education condemned the Israeli forces’ attack on the Bedouin al-Ka’abneh Mixed Primary School in Jericho, which involved its demolition and forcible evacuation, thereby depriving children of their inherent and internationally protected right to education. The Ministry also denounced the forced displacement of Palestinian residents from the Arab al-Malihat Bedouin community.

In its statement, the Ministry underscored that this assault not only targets an educational institution but also jeopardizes the future of Palestinian children and their right to secure learning environments. The Ministry added that the attack exposes the occupation's systematic policy of dismantling the foundational elements of Palestinian existence, particularly in areas subjected to ongoing threats of displacement and expulsion.

The statement affirmed that this act constitutes a flagrant violation of all international charters and conventions, particularly the agreements related to children's rights.

The Ministry called upon international human rights and humanitarian organizations, as well as United Nations agencies, to bear their legal and humanitarian responsibilities and pressure the occupation authorities to halt their violations and restore the right of al-Ka'abneh children to education and a dignified life.

It reaffirmed its unwavering commitment to safeguarding the right to education across all regions, pledging to persist in its endeavors to facilitate students' return to their classrooms, despite the formidable challenges at hand.

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