Mon Sep 01 17:40:22 UTC 2025: ## Summary:
The start of the school year in Gaza is marked by minimal attendance as widespread destruction and displacement resulting from the recent Israeli war has severely impacted access to education for children.
## News Article:
**Gaza School Year Opens to Empty Classrooms Amidst War’s Devastation**
**Gaza City -** The first day of school in Gaza has arrived, but the sound of children learning is tragically absent. Al Jazeera’s Ibrahim al Khalili reports that the ongoing devastation and mass displacement caused by the recent Israeli war has left classrooms largely empty. While the school year has officially begun, the reality for many Gazan children is that access to education remains a distant hope, overshadowed by the immense challenges of rebuilding lives and communities shattered by the conflict. The few students able to attend classes serve as a stark reminder of the far-reaching impact the war has had on Gaza’s youngest generation and their future.
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