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25,000 Students Strike in Jerusalem Over Teacher Bans

1/14/2026

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In Jerusalem, 25,000 students are striking for the second day against restrictions barring West Bank teachers from local schools.
The Palestinian Ministry of Education condemned these measures as violations of educational rights, citing unissued permits for teachers.
Private schools have suspended activities to safeguard staff and students amid the strike.
The ministry urged international organizations, including UNESCO and UNICEF, to intervene and address these violations.
It also expressed concern over Christian educational institutions unable to resume classes due to similar Israeli restrictions.

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In Jerusalem, 25,000 students are striking for the second day against restrictions barring West Bank teachers from local schools.
The Palestinian Ministry of Education condemned these measures as violations of educational rights, citing unissued permits for teachers.
Private schools have suspended activities to safeguard staff and students amid the strike.
The ministry urged international organizations, including UNESCO and UNICEF, to intervene and address these violations.
It also expressed concern over Christian educational institutions unable to resume classes due to similar Israeli restrictions.