Travel restrictions - from Israel and Europe - trap students in Gaza
Palestinian students in Gaza are facing severe difficulties in pursuing higher education abroad due to travel restrictions and blockades. Despite securing scholarships, many are unable to leave the territory to attend universities in Europe.
Why it matters
The article underscores the humanitarian impact of regional conflict on the educational aspirations and future prospects of youth in Gaza.
Blockades and bureaucracy turn education into an uphill journey for talented Gaza students seeking a brighter future.
x whatsapp-stroke copylink google Add Al Jazeera on Google info Mariam al-Najar, currently living in Khan Younis in Gaza, is hoping to go to university in Italy [Courtesy of Mariam al-Najar] By Eman Abu Zayed Published On 6 Aug 2026 6 Aug 2026 Mariam al-Najar, a 24-year-old student from Khan Younis in Gaza, was waiting for a message that could change her life.
When an email arrived two weeks after she applied for a scholarship from the University of Cassino and Southern Lazio in Italy, she felt, for a brief moment at least, that years of studying had finally paid off.
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