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- 1BAE 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.
- 2Tunisian 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.
- 3Dutch university suspends student over October 7 attack claim▼Dutch university suspends Palestinian student who claimed involvement in Oct. 7 terror attack
A Dutch university has suspended a Palestinian student who claimed he was involved in the October 7 terror attack in Israel. The suspension follows the student's reported claim of participation in the Hamas-led assault. The move has drawn attention amid ongoing debates in Europe about campus responses to statements glorifying or claiming involvement in the October 7, 2023 attacks.
- 4Fundraiser launched for Palestinian student facing housing and legal troubles●Hope for Ahmed 🫶🏾 Help a student eat, stay housed, and get a lawyer. Racist policies follow Palestinians everywhere. Com
A fundraising appeal is circulating for a Palestinian student named Ahmed, who needs help paying for food, housing and legal representation. The campaign, hosted on Chuffed, has raised 42 of a 250 target and urges community support, arguing that discriminatory policies follow Palestinians even abroad. Supporters are sharing it under mutual aid and Gaza-related tags.
- 5Mahmoud Khalil's book reiterates his anti-Zionist stance▼Mahmoud Khalil’s book reiterates his anti-Zionist stance
Mahmoud Khalil, the Palestinian activist and former Columbia University student who became a prominent figure in pro-Palestinian protests and in debates over free speech and deportation, has published a book that restates his anti-Zionist position. Coverage so far focuses on his reaffirmed opposition to Zionism and on what the memoir reveals about his activism and detention experience. Reactions are divided between supporters who see him as a free-speech cause and critics who dispute his views.