200,000 Displaced Palestinians Walk Home to Northern Gaza After 15 Months of War
Ask students: What does the ceasefire entail? What does it mean to be displaced?
Trigger Warning: Images in this story show the aftermath of war, including bombed-out buildings. Be sure to preview before showing it to your students.
Israel allowed hundreds of thousands of Palestinians to return to northern Gaza Monday after a two-day delay. Gazans were ordered to move south early in the war, stoking fears they’d never be allowed to return home.
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Discussion Questions
- Who are Mahoud and Ibrahim Al-Atu?
- What does the ceasefire entail? What does it mean to be displaced?
- Where is Salem Badawi from?
- When were the hostages released?
- Why did Israel delay Palestinians' return to northern Gaza?
Focus Questions
- What should the role of the international community be in supporting the families?
- Media literacy: What other perspectives would you like to know about this war?
Extension Activity
Watch the following video with a friend, neighbor or family member, Aid worker describes ‘dire need’ of children in Gaza amid delicate ceasefire. Each of you should write down 3-5 facts that stood out to you and share them with each other. Note if any of the facts were the same. Why do you think that was the case? What further questions do you have? How could you find out the answers to them?
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