Palestinians establish Freedom School as barbed wire restricts access to education

Children from the Bedouin community of Umm al-Khair in the Israeli-occupied West Bank protested after a barbed wire fence was erected, blocking their traditional route to school. The fence was installed without legal authorization by settlers, prompting the community to march for their right to education. Israeli soldiers responded with tear gas when the children attempted to circumvent the barrier. Residents rejected an alternative route offered by authorities, citing safety concerns.

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