Gaza children risk snipers to attend tent schools

Al JazeeraCenterEN 3 min read 100% complete by Mohammad MansourJanuary 6, 2026 at 08:20 AM

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In Gaza, Palestinian children in Beit Lahiya are attending makeshift "tent schools" in the dangerous "yellow zone" near Israeli positions, despite the risks of sniper fire and shelling. The ongoing Israeli war has destroyed much of Gaza's educational infrastructure, forcing families to create these schools. Students face perilous journeys to reach the tents, where classes are frequently interrupted by gunfire, forcing them to take cover. Teachers report that the proximity to Israeli forces makes learning difficult, but they remain determined to educate the children. UNICEF has warned that the trauma of the conflict has left many children with speech impediments.

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Shady Shamieh 30% Al Jazeera ×240% Palestinian 40% Deir el-Balah 40% Ahmed 40% UNICEF 50% UNRWA 50% Beit Lahiya ×260% Tulin ×370% Israeli forces 70% Israel ×280% Gaza Strip 90%

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tent schools 90% gaza 90% children 80% education 70% israeli forces 70% yellow zone 60% sniper fire 60% displaced families 50% trauma 50%

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Very Negative

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Al Jazeera

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90%

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