Gaza, SANA – The United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) confirmed that it is prioritizing the return of approximately 140,000 students in Gaza to classrooms, following disruptions caused by Israeli aggression and the COVID-19 pandemic.
UNRWA Media Advisor Adnan Abu Hasna noted in an interview with Al Jazeera that many children suffer from illiteracy due to the interruption of education. He stressed that over one million children in Gaza continue to live in severe humanitarian conditions.”
He added that UNRWA maintains a stockpile of around 6,000 trucks of food supplies, along with tents and blankets, ready for distribution once access restrictions imposed by Israeli authorities are lifted. The agency has 12,000 permanent staff in the region, supported by temporary personnel, all experienced in humanitarian operations.
Abu Hasna said UNRWA has a comprehensive distribution plan focusing on food supplies, tents, blankets, and support for health and education, and called on member states to support the agency in assisting children and families during this critical period.
