The approximately 350,000 Palestinians in occupied Jerusalem face significant challenges in the areas of education and health, and their severity has increased since the start of Israel’s war on the Gaza Strip.
A study published by the Palestinian Economic Policy Research Institute (MAS) this October says that East Jerusalem and its Palestinian population of about 350,000 “face major challenges in the fields of education and health, as a result of Israel’s ongoing policies which aims to control the sacred. town.”
According to the survey, there are Palestinian schools Jerusalem It suffers from a persistent lack of funding and the threat of eradicating Palestinian identity as a result of the Israeli government’s educational policies which seek to incorporate East Jerusalem schools within the framework of the occupation state by strengthening the Israeli curriculum and increasing school dropout rates among Palestinian students.
She said the Israeli government is trying to impose a curriculum in Palestinian schools in Jerusalem, “which leads to the erasure of Palestinian cultural identity” and creates problems in the academic performance of students, who noting the focus on strengthening the Hebrew language and excluding topics related to Palestinian identity.
In terms of funding and infrastructure, the Institute for Palestine Studies said that Palestinian schools “suffer from a shortage of classrooms, educational facilities, teachers and trainers, which leads to an increase in school dropout rates and a decrease in quality the education.”
The study touched on the “digital divide”, as many students suffer from difficulty accessing technology, which increases educational gaps, especially due to the increasing reliance on learning on speed
In terms of health, the study said that Palestinian hospitals and health facilities in the city are suffering from increasing problems in providing quality services to the residents of Jerusalem or to Palestinians from the West Bank and Gaza Strip, as well as severe pressures due to lack. funding, acts of violence, and limited access to basic services.
She pointed to the “deteriorating infrastructure” as Palestinian hospitals in Jerusalem suffer from a lack of resources, medical supplies and basic equipment.
The increasing pressure on these hospitals – as a result of war and violence – makes it difficult to provide the necessary care.
She spoke about the lack of human resources and the migration of many specialized doctors, which contributed to the health crisis in the Holy City.
In terms of mental health, the MAS study said that the residents of Jerusalem live under great psychological pressure due to the ongoing conflict, which requires additional support in the field of mental health, especially children and adolescents who are exposed your violence and psychological trauma. .
2024-10-30 07:28:00
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