An Israeli drone strike on a university in Gaza City killed three people and injured eight others on Sunday, October 25, 2026. The attack has raised fresh concerns about the safety of students and educational institutions.
According to Al Shifa Hospital, three bodies arrived following the strike on the Islamic University. Medical teams also treated eight wounded individuals.
University sources identified the deceased as administrative staff members. They confirmed that several students were among those injured.
Gaza University Strike Raises Concerns Over Student Safety
Gaza’s Education Ministry confirmed that students were attending classes when the attack occurred.
The ministry strongly condemned the strike and criticized the international community’s response to attacks on educational facilities.
Officials warned that Gaza’s higher education system faces unprecedented destruction.
According to the ministry, approximately 95 percent of buildings belonging to academic institutions have suffered damage during the conflict.
It also reported that 10 students and educators had been killed in attacks over the previous six days.
Meanwhile, the Israeli military said it was examining reports concerning the university strike.
Four More Palestinians Killed in Separate Gaza Attacks
Gaza’s civil defence agency reported four additional deaths in separate attacks across the territory on Sunday.
Spokesman Mahmoud Bassal said two people died in an airstrike targeting Khan Yunis in southern Gaza.
Another person was killed in Deir al Balah, while a fourth death occurred in northern Gaza.
Despite a ceasefire remaining in effect for more than a year, violence continues across the Palestinian territory.
The latest incidents highlight persistent security concerns and growing challenges facing Gaza’s education sector.
The continued attacks have intensified concerns about civilian protection and the future of higher education in Gaza.
