Please refer to the attached file. During the third quarter of 2026 (July–September), the Education Cluster recorded 185 education-related incidents in the West Bank, including East Jerusalem, affecting 149 schools. Compared with the same period in 2025, recorded incidents increased by 99%, while the number of affected schools increased by 119%. Education-related incidents disrupted the start of the 2026/27 school year, affecting 26,475 students and 1,512 education personnel across these schools. More than 52,709 class-minutes were lost, reducing teaching time and opportunities to address learning gaps. Of the quarterly total, 168 incidents occurred in September, when the new academic year began on 6 September, following the July–August summer break. This compares with 55 incidents in September 2025, an increase of 205%. Access-related incidents accounted for 134 incidents, up from 37 in Q3 2025, while settler violence increased from six to 31 incidents. Nablus and Salfit together accounted for 45% of recorded incidents. Area C accounted for approximately 48%, compared with 34% during the same period last year. Access restrictions, settler violence and insecurity interrupt attendance and can undermine children’s sense of safety, wellbeing and concentration. Repeated disruptions risk widening learning gaps and increasing disengagement, particularly where safe alternatives are limited. The impact extends beyond individual incidents: schools require sustained support to restore safe access, maintain teaching and help affected learners catch up. The accompanying infographic presents the quarterly figures and a comparison with Q3 2025, highlighting changes in incident types, geographic distribution and the impact on schools, students and education personnel.
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