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United Nations said Wednesday Palestinian children in Gaza will be denied education for third consecutive year due to Israeli blockade and war.

UN spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric said in press conference new school year is approaching and ‘Gaza children will lose chance of education for third year. Education is basic right no child should be denied.’

Dujarric called for protection of children’s right to education in Gaza, stressing need to reopen schools and ensure Palestinian children can exercise this right.

He warned the crisis ‘threatens future of entire generation in Gaza.’

Wafa