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Destroying 90% of Universities, Israel 'Intellectually Disables Next Generation of Palestinians': SA Activist

Destroying 90% of Universities, Israel 'Intellectually Disables Next Generation of Palestinians': SA Activist

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Destroying 90% of Universities, Israel 'Intellectually Disables Next Generation of Palestinians': SA Activist"It really is a coordinated system of violence,"... 08.07.2026, Sputnik Africa

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Destroying 90% of Universities, Israel 'Intellectually Disables Next Generation of Palestinians': SA Activist"It really is a coordinated system of violence," Ayesha Essop, chairperson of the Palestine Solidarity Campaign at the University of Pretoria, told Sputnik Africa.Up until very recently Palestinian society had around 98% literacy rate, "producing incredible doctors, poets, writers and intellectuals across many different fields," she noted.However, "laboratories, archives, libraries, and cultural centers have been destroyed," to "dismantle the education system," destroying the past, the history, and the collective memory of the Palestinians, Essop added."It is very clear that these universities have been purposefully targeted."Watch the video to learn how Palestinian educators and students resist the destructive forces. Subscribe to @sputnik_africa Sputnik Africa | X

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