Do most young people take education for granted? After October’s ceasefire, many Palestinian children have returned to lessons. Some think their plight shows the importance of the right to learn.
Gaza’s children go back to school
Price of war: Displaced families live in the classrooms of this Gaza Strip school. Every morning, they leave so children can continue lessons. Glossary
Gaza - The smaller of two Palestinian territories, home to two million people. It is located on the Mediterranean coast, bordered by Israel and Egypt.
displaced - Forced to leave their homes
Hamas - A militant Palestinian organisation, which has controlled the Gaza Strip since 2007. It is listed as a terrorist organisation in the UK.
Israel - A country in the Middle East, and the only Jewish nation in the modern period. It is seen by Jews, Christians and Muslims as the Holy Land.
Ceasefire - An end to fighting — often temporary.
Humanitarian - People or views that advocate for human welfare
UNICEF - A UN agency responsible for providing humanitarian and developmental aid to children worldwide.
UN - United Nations. An intergovernmental organisation based in New York that aims to maintain international peace and security.
Palestinian - Palestine is an area of the eastern Mediterranean region, including the West Bank, Gaza Strip and parts of modern Israel. It has been fought over by Arab and Jewish national movements for many years.
Famine - A widespread scarcity of food.
Anxiety - A feeling of unease or worry. It can be mild or very severe.