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‘We no longer study.’ Gaza’s children lose out on school, as Israel’s war disrupts a year of education | CNN

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At least 45,000 first -graders in the Gaza Strip will be unable to start the school year , UNICEF says.

Many schools have become makeshift shelters as hundreds of thousands of people seek refuge from Israel ’s bombardment.

The Israeli offensive launched after the Hamas -led October 7 attacks has spawned a humanitarian crisis and halted educational services in the besieged enclave.

Israel launched its military offensive on October 7 after the militant group Hamas , which governs Gaza , attacked southern Israel .

At least 70% of schools run by UNRWA have been hit during the war.

95% were being used as shelters for displaced people.

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres described Israeli strikes on schools as “dramatic violations of international humanitarian law’ Aid agencies say they are unable to offer adequate protection or refuge for children.