Islamic University of Gaza resumes classes on site amid Israeli destruction

Al JazeeraCenterEN 2 min read 75% complete by Al Jazeera StaffDecember 20, 2025 at 09:56 AM

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The Islamic University of Gaza has partially reopened for in-person classes after a two-year closure due to the Israeli war that began in October 2023. The university, located in Gaza City, is now also a shelter for approximately 500 displaced families, with tents on the grounds and buildings heavily damaged. Despite the destruction, students have returned, hoping to salvage their education amidst what human rights groups call the systematic destruction of the Palestinian education system, or "scholasticide." UNESCO estimates that over 95% of Gaza's higher education campuses have been severely damaged, leaving over 750,000 students without schooling for two years. The university's reopening offers a glimmer of hope for students despite the challenging conditions.

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