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Conflict Cancels Tawjihi Exam, Strands 76,000 Gaza Students

9/5/2025

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Story summary

The Tawjihi exam, vital for Palestinian students, was canceled in Gaza for the second year due to conflict.
Over 76,000 students missed the exam in two years, with many schools damaged, limiting educational opportunities.
West Bank students faced challenges but still took their exams, revealing disparities in educational access.
Displaced families in Gaza struggle for basic needs, with some students fleeing abroad for exams.
Teachers and parents strive to maintain education through makeshift methods amid ongoing trauma.

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Story summary

The Tawjihi exam, vital for Palestinian students, was canceled in Gaza for the second year due to conflict.
Over 76,000 students missed the exam in two years, with many schools damaged, limiting educational opportunities.
West Bank students faced challenges but still took their exams, revealing disparities in educational access.
Displaced families in Gaza struggle for basic needs, with some students fleeing abroad for exams.
Teachers and parents strive to maintain education through makeshift methods amid ongoing trauma.