The Ministry of Education and Higher Education announced that school administrations will decide whether to continue in-person classes or suspend lessons on Monday, in light of escalating regional developments and related concerns.

In an issued statement this evening, the ministry emphasized its commitment to the safety of students, teachers, and staff, while ensuring the continuity of education in a way that takes into account the humanitarian and psychological wellbeing of school communities.

School principals of both public and private institutions were advised to assess local conditions and take the appropriate decisions based on surrounding security, social, and psychological circumstances.

The ministry said it will monitor the situation closely on a daily basis and issue further decisions as developments unfold, reaffirming students’ right to education under all circumstances.

"The school remains a space of safety, dialogue, and respect for diversity," the statement stressed, assuring that the ministry is committed to ensuring that its decisions stem from its national and educational responsibility, adhering to its principles in protecting the right of all students to a safe and stable educational environment.