Gaza's technology industry has been decimated by relentless bombardment, yet students continue pursuing IT education under extreme resource constraints.
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Gaza's information technology sector has been devastated by three years of continuous bombing and infrastructure destruction, according to reports from the region. Despite lacking basic equipment, students in Gaza are attempting to continue their technology studies and maintain aspirations within the decimated industry. The IT sector, once a promising avenue for employment and economic development in the strip, now faces near-total collapse as educational institutions and tech infrastructure lie in ruins.
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