UN and International Agencies Fear Gaza Educational System Unprepared for new school year: Call for immediate opening of Gaza’s borders

Statement by the Humanitarian Coordinator and AIDA representing 25 International NGO's calling for an immediate opening of the Gaza crossings especially for the import of construction materials to rebuild and repair 280 damaged and 18 destroyed schools before the opening of the new school year. Vital construction materials needed include 25,000 tons of iron bars, and 40,000 tons of cement.