UNICEF school suspends Gaza girl over hijab

A 13-year-old girl named Leen has been suspended from a UNICEF-funded school in Gaza after a dispute over her not wearing a hijab. According to reports, she was excluded, criticized, and humiliated by school staff before the principal issued the suspension. The incident highlights ongoing social and cultural tensions within the Gaza Strip. UNICEF has not yet commented on the allegations regarding the school it funds.