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occupied Palestinian territory humanitarian crisis overview
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211 reports · Protection and Human Rights
Hundreds of thousands of children in Gaza lack formal in-person schooling as humanitarian crisis continues.
reports 08-07 to 2026-10-16 · active data · updated 2026-10-16
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2026-10-16For almost three school years, approximately 765,000 children in Gaza have been without formal in-person schooling. While Temporary Learning Spaces provide education for many, four out of ten children still lack access to these facilities.
The international community observes World Food Day and the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty amidst ongoing catastrophic conditions in the Gaza Strip. Funding for humanitarian operations remains well below requirements.
More than two million people in the Gaza Strip face catastrophic conditions, including widespread hunger and poverty. Nearly all school buildings have been damaged or destroyed, leading to significant learning loss for children.
Details on specific health impacts and displacement figures are not yet covered in recent reporting.