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Israeli Forces Clash with Schoolchildren Over Access in West Bank

4/15/2026

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In Umm al-Khair, West Bank, Israeli forces fired tear gas at Palestinian schoolchildren during a sit-in over blocked school access.
The children returned to class after a 40-day suspension tied to the US-Israeli war on Iran.
Bassam Jabr, the local education director, criticized settlers for restricting access to education.
The region has seen tensions since the war began; no injuries were reported, and the military dispersed the gathering.

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Story summary

In Umm al-Khair, West Bank, Israeli forces fired tear gas at Palestinian schoolchildren during a sit-in over blocked school access.
The children returned to class after a 40-day suspension tied to the US-Israeli war on Iran.
Bassam Jabr, the local education director, criticized settlers for restricting access to education.
The region has seen tensions since the war began; no injuries were reported, and the military dispersed the gathering.