Education Ministry extends e-learning amid ongoing regional escalation
Key Takeaways
- Education Ministry extends e-learning amid escalating regional tensions.
- Regional escalation frames the policy move.
- WAFA Agency reported the update on March 22, 2026.
Policy extension scope
RAMALLAH, March 22, 2026 (WAFA) – The Ministry of Education and Higher Education announced that, in light of the prevailing conditions and in the interest of safeguarding students and teachers, e-learning will continue through the end of this week, until Thursday, across public and private schools as well as kindergartens.
“Français العربية Info Images Sunday , 22 March , 2026 Weather +13 ° C +14° +6° Ramallah Sunday, 22 Monday | | +14° | +7° ---|---|---|--- Tuesday | | +13° | +8° Wednesday | | +12° | +6° Thursday | | +9° | +6° Friday | | +11° | +8° Saturday | | +17° | +8° See 7-Day Forecast Menu Important News Education Ministry extends e-learning amid ongoing regional escalation Israeli forces close entrances to Ramallah-area towns Palestinian killed, others injured in Israeli shelling in Gaza City Presidency condemns colonists' attacks on villages and camps in the West Bank, holds occupation responsible for serious escalation Education Ministry extends e-learning amid ongoing regional escalation Israeli forces close entrances to Ramallah-area towns Palestinian killed, others injured in Israeli shelling in Gaza City Presidency condemns colonists' attacks on villages and camps in the West Bank, holds occupation responsible for serious escalation Home Local [](https://english”
Meanwhile, high school students will continue attending classes in person only.
In a statement issued on Sunday, the Ministry added that universities will also shift to online instruction for the same period, with the exception of exams and practical courses, including laboratories, workshops, and training sessions.
Rationale and safety aim
RAMALLAH, March 22, 2026 (WAFA) – The Ministry of Education and Higher Education announced that, in light of the prevailing conditions and in the interest of safeguarding students and teachers, e-learning will continue through the end of this week, until Thursday, across public and private schools as well as kindergartens.
In a statement issued on Sunday, the Ministry added that universities will also shift to online instruction for the same period, with the exception of exams and practical courses, including laboratories, workshops, and training sessions.
Timing and exam exceptions
RAMALLAH, March 22, 2026 (WAFA) – The Ministry of Education and Higher Education announced that, in light of the prevailing conditions and in the interest of safeguarding students and teachers, e-learning will continue through the end of this week, until Thursday, across public and private schools as well as kindergartens.
“Français العربية Info Images Sunday , 22 March , 2026 Weather +13 ° C +14° +6° Ramallah Sunday, 22 Monday | | +14° | +7° ---|---|---|--- Tuesday | | +13° | +8° Wednesday | | +12° | +6° Thursday | | +9° | +6° Friday | | +11° | +8° Saturday | | +17° | +8° See 7-Day Forecast Menu Important News Education Ministry extends e-learning amid ongoing regional escalation Israeli forces close entrances to Ramallah-area towns Palestinian killed, others injured in Israeli shelling in Gaza City Presidency condemns colonists' attacks on villages and camps in the West Bank, holds occupation responsible for serious escalation Education Ministry extends e-learning amid ongoing regional escalation Israeli forces close entrances to Ramallah-area towns Palestinian killed, others injured in Israeli shelling in Gaza City Presidency condemns colonists' attacks on villages and camps in the West Bank, holds occupation responsible for serious escalation Home Local [](https://english”
Meanwhile, high school students will continue attending classes in person only.
In a statement issued on Sunday, the Ministry added that universities will also shift to online instruction for the same period, with the exception of exams and practical courses, including laboratories, workshops, and training sessions.
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