Students, staff work to bring the Islamic University of Gaza back to life
Advertisement Days of disasterAs many as 19 educational buildings were destroyed in Israel’s genocidal war on Gaza, while about 500 classrooms, 200 scientific laboratories and 75 computer laboratories were also severely damaged. The university lost thousands of scientific devices, laboratory materials, books and resources it had accumulated over the past five decades. What remained was “the ruins of a destroyed university”, al-Manama said.The mass displacement from Gaza’s towns and cities also saw campus buildings and facilities converted into temporary shelters.
- ▪Advertisement Days of disasterAs many as 19 educational buildings were destroyed in Israel’s genocidal war on Gaza, while about 500 classrooms, 200 scientific laboratories and 75 computer laboratories were also severely damaged.
- ▪The university lost thousands of scientific devices, laboratory materials, books and resources it had accumulated over the past five decades.
- ▪What remained was “the ruins of a destroyed university”, al-Manama said.The mass displacement from Gaza’s towns and cities also saw campus buildings and facilities converted into temporary shelters.
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Features|EducationStudents, staff work to bring the Islamic University of Gaza back to lifeThe university is looking to continue the education of Palestinians amid the destruction brought about by Israel’s genocidal war in Gaza.ListenListen (10 mins)SaveClick here to share on social mediashare-nodesSharefacebookxwhatsapp-strokecopylinkgoogleAdd Al Jazeera on GoogleinfoThe Islamic University of Gaza is one of the enclave's most prestigious places of learning [Omar Asthawy/Al Jazeera]By Lina Ghassan Abu ZayedPublished On 27 Jul 202627 Jul 2026Before the war, the Islamic University of Gaza was one of the leading public universities in the Palestinian enclave.Despite the challenges of Israeli air attacks and a siege on Gaza, it worked to provide the best possible academic environment for…
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