East Jerusalem’s Education System: A Bird’s-Eye View
The report highlights the fragmented and dysfunctional education system for Palestinians in East Jerusalem, rooted in the city's complex history and the contested status of Jerusalem under international law. It notes the lack of a unified supervisory body, with four separate entities managing different aspects of education. From the Israeli perspective, Palestinian educational bodies are viewed as illegal and undesirable, while Palestinians see education as essential for fostering their identity and understanding their heritage. This dysfunction leads to distressing experiences for children, including school demolitions, police raids, and confiscation of personal belongings and textbooks.
This entry is original published by My Jerusalem Story .
