Lebanon’s Education Ministry has suspended in-person classes in Beirut and surrounding areas until the end of December, citing safety concerns after a series of Israeli air strikes.
The decision, announced by Education Minister Abbas Halabi, affects schools, technical institutes, and private higher education institutions in Beirut and parts of Metn, Baabda, and Shouf districts. The suspension is aimed at ensuring the safety of students, educators, and parents amidst the heightened security risks in the region.
On Sunday, Lebanese state media reported two Israeli air strikes targeting the Kafaat area in Beirut’s southern suburbs. The strikes occurred shortly after the Israeli military issued evacuation warnings online for parts of the Hezbollah stronghold.
The southern suburbs of Beirut have been repeatedly targeted since late September, when Israel intensified its air campaign against Hezbollah-controlled areas in eastern and southern Lebanon. The situation escalated further with the deployment of Israeli ground troops to southern Lebanon, raising fears of broader conflict.
The suspension of classes reflects the growing concern for civilian safety as the region grapples with ongoing hostilities and increasing instability.
The decision, announced by Education Minister Abbas Halabi, affects schools, technical institutes, and private higher education institutions in Beirut and parts of Metn, Baabda, and Shouf districts. The suspension is aimed at ensuring the safety of students, educators, and parents amidst the heightened security risks in the region.
On Sunday, Lebanese state media reported two Israeli air strikes targeting the Kafaat area in Beirut’s southern suburbs. The strikes occurred shortly after the Israeli military issued evacuation warnings online for parts of the Hezbollah stronghold.
The southern suburbs of Beirut have been repeatedly targeted since late September, when Israel intensified its air campaign against Hezbollah-controlled areas in eastern and southern Lebanon. The situation escalated further with the deployment of Israeli ground troops to southern Lebanon, raising fears of broader conflict.
The suspension of classes reflects the growing concern for civilian safety as the region grapples with ongoing hostilities and increasing instability.
