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Students in Gaza ‘devastated’ after plan for them to study in Belgium fails

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What happened

Belgian government unable to agree on evacuation of 13 students to take up scholarships at universities Students who are unable to leave Gaza and take up scholarships at Belgian universities have said they are devastated after Belgium’s government hi…

Key facts

  • Belgian government unable to agree on evacuation of 13 students to take up scholarships at universities Students who are unable to leave Gaza and take up scholarships at Belgian universities have said they are devastated after Belgium’s government hi…
  • Reported by The Guardian and published Wed, 16 Sep 2026 04:00:11 UTC.

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  2. Students in Gaza ‘devastated’ after plan for them to study in Belgium fails

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