Occupation hinders access of 62 educational staff to schools south of Nablus

Israeli occupation closures and siege hindered the access of 62 educational staff members to schools south of Nablus, including 3 school principals and 59 male and female teachers, causing disruption to the educational process and depriving thousands of students of study. Director of Education Samer al-Jamal affirmed that work continues despite the restrictions.

Israeli occupation closures and siege of several towns and villages south of Nablus hindered the access of 62 educational staff members to their workplaces, including 3 school principals and 59 male and female teachers. This caused disruption to the educational process and deprived thousands of students of regular study. Director General of Education for South Nablus, Samer al-Jamal, said that road and gate closures and preventing the movement of educational staff pose major challenges to the continuation of the school day, stressing that these measures hinder students' right to reach their schools. Al-Jamal's statements came during his visit on Monday morning to the village of Madama south of Nablus. Occupation forces closed the entrances to Madama village on Sunday dawn, preventing entry and exit, including the northern entrance and roads leading to Burin and Asira al-Qibliya. It was decided to convert Sunday's school day into educational tasks in the schools of Madama, Burin, and Asira al-Qibliya. Al-Jamal explained that the directorate is following up on field developments in coordination with local bodies and village councils.