Palestinian Students Struggle as Settlers Use Force in Umm al-Khair
Palestinian siblings Hajar and Rashid confronted barricade to attend class.
Village council head Khalil Hathaleen said settlers exploit war to seize land.
Soldiers in unmarked truck fired tear gas at children.
Israel's military claimed riot dispersal measures outside Carmel targeted adults.
Students couldn't reach school Tuesday, leaving classrooms half-empty.
Classes canceled Wednesday due to Palestinian Authority salary cuts.
Children will try regular route Thursday, according to Hathaleen.
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