Why Israel is interfering in Palestinian education
Summary
In East Jerusalem, Israel has introduced a new school curriculum for 45,000 Palestinian children, nearly doubling the number from last year. Israel says this change is to prevent hate, while critics say it removes Palestinian history and identity from textbooks, affecting national awareness.Key Facts
- 45,000 Palestinian children in occupied East Jerusalem now study a curriculum created by Israeli authorities.
- This represents more than one-third of Palestinian students in the area and nearly double the previous year.
- Christian schools in the city are striking because many teachers from the West Bank were denied entry permits.
- International humanitarian law says occupying powers should not interfere with local education systems or replace them.
- Israeli changes remove or alter references to Palestinian national symbols, history, and mentions of the occupation.
- Research funded by the US Department of State found Palestinian textbooks do not promote hate toward Israelis.
- Israel has pressured the Palestinian Authority and donor countries to revise Palestinian textbooks for years.
- Critics say the Israeli curriculum aims to erase Palestinian identity and national consciousness.
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