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As Israeli bombs continue to strike schools in the Gaza Strip, the General Director of the Latin Patriarchate Schools in Palestine and General Secretary of Christian Schools in the region, speaks of the effect of the ongoing war on students and of his commitment to teach peacemaking and conflict resolution through dialogue.
And beyond the emotional scars, he also pointed to the dire economic situation resulting in the fact that over 300,000 Palestinian workers, dependent on employment in Israel, have been unable to work for over a year. Expressing his concern that schools must remain places of shelter for children, he said they must provide not only physical safety but also a sense of purpose and hope.
In the face of daily violence he explained that his team of educators insist on teaching peaceful conflict resolution, fostering dialogue and respect as alternatives to conflict. With limited access to food and water, teachers struggle to create a semblance of normalcy for their students: “There is no education in Gaza except in our convent, at the Church of the Holy Family, where we shelter 700 people, including 150 children,” he said, reiterating that to run a school amid bombings, shortages, and constant fear is a huge challenge.
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