Amjad Abu Daqqa, a talented student from Khan Younis, Gaza, had his dreams of studying in the United States shattered by the outbreak of war last October. The conflict has devastated education in the region, with more than 80% of schools damaged or destroyed, denying over 625,000 students access to proper schooling. Accusations have been made against Israel for deliberately targeting educational facilities, while Israel has blamed Hamas for using civilian structures for military purposes. The impact has been catastrophic, with thousands of students and educators killed or wounded, and the future educational prospects for Gaza's youth are bleak. The war has not only disrupted their education but also their basic survival, leaving them with little time or resources for learning. The widespread destruction of schools and universities has left students like Amjad feeling hopeless, yet some continue to seek knowledge even in the face of such adversity.