Gaza's Children Return to School Amid Ruins

Children in Gaza have begun returning to classrooms after years without formal education. This restart follows a long period of conflict that disrupted all schooling. The United Nations children's agency, Unicef, reports a major challenge. Most schools in the territory have been damaged or destroyed during the war. The new school year is starting in any available space. These include surviving school buildings, tents, and other temporary shelters. Education officials are using revised curriculums to help students catch up. Unicef emphasizes the urgent need for mental health support. Many children returning to class have experienced trauma and need psychosocial care. The agency calls the situation a "child mental health crisis." International aid groups are providing "teaching in a box" kits. These contain basic supplies like notebooks, pencils, and learning guides. The effort aims to create a sense of normalcy for students. Officials state that rebuilding the education system will take years. The current priority is to provide any structured learning immediately. They warn that a generation risks being lost without this intervention.