Gaza's three non-profit universities, Al-Aqsa University, Al-Azhar University-Gaza, and the Islamic University of Gaza, assert their existence despite ongoing destruction from Israel's intensified military actions. This systematic assault targets educational institutions, aiming to eradicate foundational pillars of higher education, which symbolize resilience and hope. Although facilities and infrastructure are decimated, the academic community continues to uphold its mission of teaching. Faculty and students remain committed to education despite enduring harsh conditions such as bombardment, starvation, and resource shortages, illustrating their determination to survive and operate as academic entities.
Our universities continue to exist despite devastation; they are not merely buildings, but communities of determined students, faculty, and staff committed to education.
Israeli forces are carrying out a systematic attempt to eliminate higher education in Gaza, marking a shift towards total annihilation rather than collateral destruction.
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