Lebanon orders school closures in areas being attacked by Israel

Lebanon's Ministry of Education and Higher Education has instructed all educational institution directors in conflict-affected areas to close their schools due to safety concerns, according to the National News Agency (NNA).

The ministry has also directed school leaders to notify students and relevant educational districts about the closures.

Earlier, the Lebanese University announced that it would close its branches in the southern cities of Sidon, Nabatieh, and Tyre starting tomorrow.

These disruptions to Lebanon’s education system follow Israel's extensive airstrikes last night, during which it targeted 400 sites in the southern region.