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In the shadow of ongoing conflict, 19-year-old Malak Ahmed Youssef from Gaza’s Khan Younis holds onto a simple yet profound wish: to experience university life in 2025. The Palestinian-Israeli conflict, now stretching into 2024, has disrupted education for thousands like her, leaving schools shattered and futures uncertain.
Malak was set to begin her freshman year this fall but now spends her days navigating blackouts and shortages instead of lectures. \"I just want to sit in a classroom again,\" she says. \"To study, make friends, and feel safe—that’s what a ‘beautiful’ university means to me.\"
Her story echoes across Gaza, where the UN estimates over 45,000 Palestinian lives lost since hostilities escalated. Yet amid the rubble, Malak’s resolve mirrors a broader youth-led demand for normalcy: \"We deserve more than survival. We need dreams.\"
As global leaders debate ceasefires, students worldwide are amplifying calls to protect education in conflict zones. Could 2025 finally bring Gaza’s youth the peace they need to thrive?
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