Israeli schools switched to distance learning

Israeli educational institutions switched to remote work amid the escalation of the Palestinian-Israeli conflict, reported in The Times of Israel newspaper with reference to the country’s Ministry of Education.

Schools will operate remotely, as they did during the coronavirus pandemic.

At the same time, a number of establishments retain the right to operate in person, but only in agreement with the department and taking into account the security situation in a particular region.

It is still unknown how long this format of education will operate in the country. The publication drew attention to the fact that the innovation has a negative impact on the educational process, since many of the evacuated families from the regions adjacent to the Gaza Strip do not have computers. Because of this, children are not yet able to join classes.

On the morning of October 7, a massive missile strike was launched against Israel. The Islamist movement Hamas, which rules the Gaza Strip, claimed responsibility for the attack.

In response, Jerusalem launched the counter-terrorism Operation Iron Swords. Its first phase ended by the night of October 8.

On October 10, the Israel Defense Forces announced the launch of a large-scale attack on Hamas targets in the Gaza Strip. Israeli planes struck several Hamas targets in the Gaza Strip, including an arsenal and a command post. The command operation post in Jebaliya was also attacked.

On October 13, the Israel Defense Forces gave residents of the northern Gaza Strip a day to evacuate to the south of the country. The UN emphasized that the migration of 1.1 million people would lead to a humanitarian catastrophe. EU Foreign Affairs and Security Policy spokesman Josep Borrell said it was impossible to evacuate such a number of residents in 24 hours.

In turn, Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas refused to comply with Israel’s demand. In addition, Hamas representatives called on Gazans not to leave their homes.