Abstact This research examines the means by which the Israeli occupation targets education in Palestine by attacking educational institutions between 1967 and 2023. It analyses the policies and actions implemented by the occupation to negatively impact or dismantle the Palestinian educational system, viewing it as a central component in the occupation’s strategic control. The primary aim of the research is to document the history of attacks on Palestinian educational institutions since 1967, shed light on Israeli policies and practices targeting schools and universities, and assess the impact of these policies on Palestinian education. The study also explores the psychological and social effects on students, teachers and the educational infrastructure, as well as the impact of these attacks on Palestinian identity, culture and resistance. In terms of methodology, the research adopts a qualitative approach as its general framework. Data collection, description and analysis are based on tracking historical events, using historical documents, books, previous studies and official reports. The historical inductive method is employed to understand the developments and policies related to Palestinian education during the studied period, complemented by official statistics and data to document the resulting losses and damages. The research reveals that the occupation followed a systematic policy of targeting Palestinian education, which included the destruction of schools, restricting academic freedoms and distorting curricula. These policies led to the deterioration of the educational system, a rise in the emigration of skilled educators, and a worsening of psychological and social crises among students and teachers. However, Palestinians displayed resilience and creativity in response to the targeting of education through initiatives such as grassroots education and distance learning. Keywords: Palestine, Naksa, Israeli occupation, education.
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