Israeli Systematic Practices Against the Palestinian Education System: An Analytical Reading Within the Contexts of Geopolitical and Structural Hegemony

Abstract

This study aims to shed light on the systematic Israeli practices against the Palestinian education system, analyzing them within the contexts of geopolitical and structural hegemony. Education in the Palestinian context is not only a tool for resistance but also a means of developing national and cultural identity. Israel has been implementing its policies against Palestinian education since its establishment and occupation of Palestinian territories, seeking to undermine the educational system's ability to foster social and political awareness. Using a descriptive-analytical approach, the study seeks to understand the dimensions of these policies and their impact on education and Palestinian society as a whole. The study reached several key findings, most notably that Israel aims, through these policies, to weaken Palestinian education, thereby reinforcing its control over the Palestinians and preventing the creation of an educated leadership capable of guiding the society towards liberation. It also seeks to dismantle Palestinian educational institutions and scatter their efforts instead of supporting their development. In conclusion, the study recommends that the international community support and protect Palestinian education, ensuring its continuity. It also recommends that education authorities in Palestine develop strategies to enhance the educational system to face these challenges.