On the Crutch of Hope: Jihad Defeats Injury with 88% in Tawjihi

Jihad Rajah, a young man from Gaza, achieved 88.3% in the general secondary exam (Tawjihi) despite a severe injury in the war, where his left leg was amputated and his hands suffered complex injuries. He recounts his story of pain and determination, relying on his family's support, and dreams of studying Sharia and law.

Jihad Rajah, a young man from Gaza, achieved 88.3% in the general secondary exam (Tawjihi) despite a severe injury he sustained on October 10, 2025, when an Israeli drone targeted him with a missile as he was returning to his home on Yafa Street in Gaza City. The injury led to the amputation of his left leg above the knee, and complex injuries to the nerves and tendons of his hands, which still require bone grafting and a prosthetic limb. Jihad relied on his parents for daily life and on his sister to administer the exams. He refused to postpone his studies despite physical and psychological pain, believing that postponement would mean the war's victory over him. He awaits travel to complete treatment and dreams of studying Sharia and law at university, and returning to play football. The article highlights a story of individual resilience in the context of war, without broader analysis of the circumstances.