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Gaza Back-to-School Costs and Lack of Playgrounds
As the back-to-school season approaches in the Gaza Strip, parents are facing significant difficulties in preparing their children due to the rising costs and shortages of school supplies. The price of a backpack has surged from around 10 shekels before the war to between 70 and 100 shekels today, and the cost of stationery has doubled, placing a financial burden on large families. Families’ purchasing power has declined, and the deterioration of school infrastructure—where many schools have been turned into tents and unsuitable open spaces—worsens the suffering of students and parents alike. This turns preparing for school from a joyful anticipation into a heavy economic and emotional burden.
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