Israel’s Curriculum Mandate and Permit Blockades Halt East Jerusalem Schools
Israeli authorities have imposed their national curriculum on over 45,000 Palestinian students in East Jerusalem, triggering an open-ended strike by private and Christian schools. Simultaneously, Israel blocked entry permits for more than 70 West Bank teachers, halting the 2026-27 academic year for many institutions. These measures, alongside a new law banning teachers with Palestinian degrees, are described by Palestinian officials as a systematic effort to erase national identity and annex the city.