Gaza’s visually and hearing-impaired children miss school due to Israel war

What happened: Children with visual and hearing impairments in Gaza are missing school after schools such as Atfaluna and al-Noor were damaged or closed during the war, with only limited temporary classes available. Key numbers: More than 74,000 Palestinians killed. Why it matters: Advocates warn that hearing-impaired children face shortages of aids, batteries and spare parts, and that students with visual impairments risk losing Braille and independent-learning skills, putting a generation at risk of illiteracy and academic loss.

Children with visual and hearing impairments in Gaza are missing school after schools such as Atfaluna and al-Noor were damaged or closed during the war, with only limited temporary classes available.

Advocates warn that hearing-impaired children face shortages of aids, batteries and spare parts, and that students with visual impairments risk losing Braille and independent-learning skills, putting a generation at risk of illiteracy and academic loss.