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- 1Gaza student suspended by Dutch university over October 7 claim▼Gaza student suspended by Dutch university after claiming role in October 7
A student from Gaza has been suspended by a Dutch university after claiming a role in the October 7 Hamas attack on Israel. The suspension has drawn attention to how Dutch and European universities handle students who publicly associate themselves with the attack, and is likely to fuel ongoing debate over campus responses to statements about the Israel-Gaza conflict.
- 2Gaza's young inventors build robots from scarce materials●Gaza’s young inventors build robots with what they have
Young people in Gaza are building robots using whatever materials they can find, Al Jazeera reports. The story highlights how students and aspiring engineers continue to pursue science and technology despite severe shortages of equipment and parts caused by the territory's difficult conditions, drawing attention to their resourcefulness and determination to keep learning and inventing.
- 3BAE Systems Advised UK Universities on Countering Gaza Protests●British weapons manufacturer BAE Systems worked with UK universities to counter campus protests against Israel’s genocid
Internal emails and documents indicate that British weapons manufacturer BAE Systems provided advice to UK universities on how to handle campus protests against Israel's war in Gaza. The revelations have sparked criticism of the closeness between arms companies and higher education institutions, and renewed debate over the suppression of pro-Palestinian activism on British campuses.
- 4Tunisian student Adam Mubarak jailed over Gaza flotilla support●Adam Mubarak, Tunisian student in jail for Gaza flotilla support
Adam Mubarak, a Tunisian student, is being held in jail for his support of the Gaza flotilla, according to The New Arab. The case has drawn attention to the treatment of activists involved in pro-Palestinian flotilla efforts, with reports highlighting his detention and calls reportedly growing for his release. Details of the charges against him remain limited in available reporting.