We see the difficulties of students trying to get higher education in Gaza after Israel destroyed all the universities.
Studying at international universities is the only option for many Palestinians in Gaza who dream of higher education following the destruction of their universities. But securing a spot through scholarship programs is not enough: most students are stranded and face severe bureaucratic delays by Israeli authorities for evacuation.
Presenter: stephanie decker
Guest:
Mohammed Alazeb – displaced university student in Gaza
Ahmed Issa – Founder, Scholarships for Gaza
Nora Parr – Researcher, University of Birmingham
Ghada Ashour – Master Student, Dublin City University
Published on 27 March 2026
