Children in Gaza City have returned to school after nearly two years without formal education due to war. Makeshift classrooms in tents now host lessons for 1,100 children. These schools are basic, teaching Arabic, English, math, and science. The original Lulwa Abdel Wahab al-Qatami School was destroyed in January 2024 and served as a shelter for months. "Before the war, school was in real classrooms," said 14-year-old Naeem al-Asmaar, who lost his mother in an air strike. The school operates in three shifts, separating boys and girls on different days. Only 24 teachers are present, facing shortages of supplies like notebooks and pens. "Paper, notebooks, pens, erasers, rulers... we've been asking for a long time that these supplies can enter the Gaza Strip and they haven't been allowed in," said Unicef's Jonathan Crickx. Many children suffer trauma, with over 100 students having lost parents or homes. A counsellor helps with psychological support, but demand exceeds capacity. Parents are relieved yet worried; costs for school supplies have soared. Israeli restrictions limit aid entry, though officials claim they meet ceasefire terms. Despite ongoing challenges, teachers stress the importance of education. Teacher Kholoud Habib said, "Knowledge is the one investment we can still give our children."