The Ministry of Education in the Gaza Strip said that the recent Israeli aggression on the Gaza Strip led to the death and loss of more than 15,000 Palestinian school-age children, and the targeting of 95% of school and educational buildings, in addition to the exposure of children to "shocking experiences and unprecedented psychological pressures."

The ministry indicated - in a statement - that initial statistics indicate that more than 800 education sector workers have been killed or missing, and 50,000 male and female students have been injured.

It added, "The huge number of martyrs is equivalent to a genocide of human elements, students and workers in more than 30 schools, and reflects the extent of the crimes committed against children and educational staff."

It explained that the genocide committed by Israel over a period of more than 15 months led to the killing of 1,200 male and female students enrolled in higher education institutions, more than 150 scientists, academics and workers in those institutions, and hundreds of others were injured and disabled.

The ministry confirmed that 95% of school and educational buildings were directly damaged, while 85% of them were completely or partially out of service due to their destruction.

It pointed out that the Israeli army destroyed more than 140 administrative and academic facilities, including equipment, laboratories, clinics and libraries.

The ministry estimated the losses of the education sector at more than 3 billion dollars.

It explained that thousands of children were exposed to shocking experiences and unprecedented psychological pressures, which led to the emergence of psychological symptoms and trauma that require specialized interventions.

The Ministry announced the completion of emergency response plans for the next phase, which includes completing the 2023-2024 academic year and opening the 2024-2025 academic year.

The ministry called on media outlets and human rights institutions to document the "Israeli crimes" against children and deprive them of their right to education, and to prosecute Tel Aviv before international bodies and courts.