Students, staff work to bring the Islamic University of Gaza back to life
Summary
The Islamic University of Gaza was a major public university before the war began in October 2023. Israeli bombings and a strict siege damaged its buildings, labs, and equipment, making it hard for students and staff to continue their education, especially in practical fields like medicine and engineering.Key Facts
- The university was a leading institution in Gaza before the conflict.
- Israeli attacks destroyed nearly 19 educational buildings, 500 classrooms, 200 labs, and 75 computer labs.
- More than 240,000 books and academic resources were lost in the central library.
- New medical training equipment had just arrived before the war started but was quickly damaged.
- Campus buildings have been used as temporary shelters due to displacement.
- Students face difficulties reaching the university because of damaged roads and ongoing conflict.
- Electricity and internet outages have disrupted learning and teaching.
- A joint assessment by the Palestinian Ministry of Education and UNESCO found major damage to higher education institutions across Gaza.
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