Summary
Students at the Islamic University of Gaza have returned to on-site classes after two years. The university is also a place of refuge for many families displaced by conflict, and much of its infrastructure has been damaged or destroyed. This situation reflects the broader impact on education in Gaza due to ongoing violence.
Key Facts
- The Islamic University of Gaza reopened for in-person classes following a ceasefire in October 2023.
- The university currently shelters about 500 families who lost their homes.
- Over 95% of higher education campuses in Gaza have been severely damaged or destroyed since the war began.
- Approximately 750,000 Palestinian students have missed two academic years of schooling.
- Recent violence has resulted in 494 schools and universities being partially or completely destroyed.
- 12,800 students, along with 760 teachers and 150 academics, have died due to the conflict.
- Professors at the Islamic University are using limited resources and makeshift setups to teach.
- The destruction and ongoing conflict impact not only schooling but also basic needs like food, water, and medicine.
