{
  "id": 9818031,
  "title": "Saudi-backed Mecca School welcomes students as academic year begins in southern Gaza",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/25/saudi-backed-mecca-school-welcomes-students-as-academic-year-begins",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-25T19:22:55.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Ajel English",
    "slug": "ajel-english",
    "url": "https://english.ajel.sa/saudi-arabia/eenfvqhmx"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Mecca School in southern Gaza reopened its doors to students as the academic year commenced, with the assistance of Saudi Arabia's King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center. The center's support was part of the broader Saudi Popular Campaign to Aid the Palestinian People, which aims to alleviate the suffering of Palestinians through various humanitarian efforts.\n\nThe school's welcome event included educational activities and entertainment, designed to help students reacquaint themselves with the structure of school life after a prolonged disruption caused by challenging circumstances. This return to normalcy is seen as a crucial step in providing students with a safe and supportive learning environment.\n\nThe reopening of the Mecca School is a testament to Saudi Arabia's commitment to humanitarian relief efforts. Through the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center, the kingdom has been actively supporting the Palestinian people across various crises. The center's initiatives in Gaza are being carried out with the backing of the Saudi Popular Campaign to Aid the Palestinian People, ensuring a comprehensive approach to addressing the needs of the community.",
  "summary": "Mecca School in southern Gaza reopened to students with support from Saudi Arabia’s King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center.",
  "key_points": [
    "Mecca School in southern Gaza reopens for academic year",
    "Saudi Arabia's King Salman Center provides support",
    "Event includes educational activities and entertainment"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Starr FM",
        "title": "Brilliant Ghana School of Law students receive Lebanese scholarship",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/25/brilliant-ghana-school-of-law-students-receive-lebanese-scholarship",
        "published": "2026-09-25T16:33:35.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}