Since October 7, 2023, over 20,500 students have been killed in Gaza amidst the ongoing Israeli-Palestinian conflict, with 19,189 being school students and 1,386 university students. The Israeli military actions have also resulted in extensive damage to educational infrastructure, with hundreds of school and university staff among the casualties. Human rights organizations have accused Israel of committing genocide, while the International Criminal Court has issued warrants for several Israeli leaders for alleged war crimes.
