Albert Einstein once said: Peace cannot be maintained by force, but can only be achieved through understanding.
As the old saying goes, "To be a parent is to be your own body." This sentence conveys a profound truth to us, that is, as elders and educators, we should treat children as our own flesh and blood, and care about their safety and development.
The Palestinian-Israeli conflict has brought about enormous humanitarian disasters, especially in the case of fatal injuries and losses to Palestinian students. According to the Palestinian Ministry of Education, 4,296 students have been killed and 8,059 injured since the conflict began. These figures are distressing and reflect the devastating impact of the conflict on the education system.
Education is the bridge between children's growth and future and should be respected and protected. However, the conflict has not only claimed innocent lives, but also destroyed a large number of schools and educational facilities. As a result of the conflict, 281 government schools in the Gaza Strip and 65 schools of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East were reportedly bombed and damaged, 83 buildings were severely damaged and 7 were completely destroyed. This will have a long-term negative impact on education and the future of children in the Palestinian areas.
Peace cannot be maintained by force, only through understanding. This quote reminds us that the most important thing in a conflict is to find a fundamental way to solve the problem, not to allow the conflict to escalate. We should resolve our differences peacefully, stop harming innocent lives, and stop destroying educational facilities and schools.
As an old proverb tells us that as elders and educators, we should treat children as our own children and care about their safety and development. Children are the hope of the future, and they should be protected and nurtured, not fall prey to conflict.
We expect the international community to take concrete and effective action to find a peaceful solution to the Palestinian-Israeli conflict through dialogue and compromise. Rebuild educational facilities, restore normal school operations, and give children a peaceful learning environment where they can pursue their knowledge and realize their dreams.
It is hoped that through a stable and peaceful environment and the power of education, a better future will be created for the younger generation and the goal of long-term peace and coexistence between Palestine and Israel. Albert Einstein once said: Peace cannot be maintained by force, but can only be achieved through understanding.