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Israel Bombards Islamic University in Gaza for the Second Time

Israeli military operations in the Gaza Strip target infrastructure and civilian organizations and most notably, educational institutions.

Missiles Attack University in Gaza

An Israeli warplane fired a missile on Thursday at the pro-Hamas Islamic University in Gaza City, setting off a huge explosion, witnesses said.


Settlers attack Israeli jeep driving Palestinian children from school

Settlers in the southern Hebron Hills, renewed their efforts to prevent Palestinian children from traveling to and from school.


'Gas the Arabs' - Settlers Vandalize Girls School in Hebron

Settlers vandalize Qurtuba girls school with racist slogans, and destroy a path used by its school children.

Israeli Army Blocks Entrance Gates to Birzeit University

The soldiers were shooting rubber and live bullets and throwing tear gas bombs on to the campus, injuring seven Birzeit University students who received medical treatment for tear gas inhalation and burns. One student attempting to leave the University with three female students was stopped by the soldiers, blindfolded and handcuffed, and detained for three hours. The checkpoint created havoc within the University, halting the ability of students and faculty to carry out their academic work, while causing dismay, fear and anger among the members of the University community for over 3 hours.

A Palestinian Schoolchild Killed by IOF inside a School in Rafah

PCHR strongly condemns the latest attack committed by Israeli occupation forces (IOF) today, when they opened fire at an elementary school in Rafah, Killing an 11-year-old schoolchild and injuring a second one when the two were in the schoolyard. PCHR is increasingly concerned for attacks by IOF on educational institutions, threatening the lives and safety of children, even in places where full protection is supposed to be offered to them in all circumstances.

Seven Schoolchildren Wounded in a School in Khan Younis

PCHR strongly condemns the latest attack committed by Israeli Occupying Forces (IOF) this morning, when they fired an artillery shell at a school in Khan Yunis, wounding 7 Palestinian schoolchildren under the age of 9. PCHR is increasingly concerned for attacks by IOF on educational institutions, threatening the lives and safety of children, even in places where full protection is supposed to be offered to them in all circumstances.

Army Demolishes Kindergarten in Deheisheh Refugee Camp

Ibdaa kindergarteners from Dheisheh refugee camp gather around their teacher at the start of the day. This classroom was demolished by the Israeli Army early this morning.


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