Palestinian students strike as Israel bans access to West Bank teachers

Al JazeeraCenterEN 2 min read 100% complete by Al Jazeera Staff,News AgenciesJanuary 14, 2026 at 01:00 PM

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On January 14, 2026, at least 25,000 students in occupied East Jerusalem began striking after Israel limited the number of work permits granted to teachers from the West Bank, preventing their access. The strike was initiated by Christian educational institutions and joined by all private schools in East Jerusalem. The restrictions affect over half of the 300 teachers employed across private schools in the city. Palestinian officials condemned Israel's actions as a violation of the right to education and a systematic effort to undermine Palestinian identity in East Jerusalem. Discussions are reportedly ongoing with Israeli authorities to resolve the situation and resume school activities.

Key Entities & Roles

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Nablus 30% Hebron 30% St George’s School 40% Palestinian National Initiative 50% Richard Zananiri 50% Palestinian Ministry of Education and Higher Education 60% Mustafa Barghouti 60% Palestinian ×570% West Bank ×480% Israel ×790% East Jerusalem ×690%

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palestinian students strike 90% israel 80% west bank 80% east jerusalem 80% teachers 70% education 60% work permits 60% palestinian identity 50% israeli military 40%