Hungarian University Removes Memorial After Hamas Operative's Terror Activities Exposed

A memorial to Nour al-Din al-Jamasi, a Hamas operative from Gaza killed during the war, has been removed from the website of the Budapest University of Technology and Economics in Hungary. The university took action after video evidence emerged showing al-Jamasi engaged in terrorist activities, including training with weapons and firing at IDF soldiers within Gaza's tunnel network. Initially, al-Jamasi was presented in social media posts as an outstanding computer engineering student who received a full scholarship to study in Budapest but chose to return to Gaza after the October 7th attacks. These posts described him as having left Hungary a month after starting his studies, continuing his education at Al-Azhar University in Gaza, and even securing a job with a major European software company, which he declined to pursue to remain in the Strip.

However, Israeli social media user Daniel Wechtel published footage revealing al-Jamasi's involvement in terrorism, contradicting the civilian image previously portrayed. The exposure of these videos, showing him in Hamas tunnels and actively fighting Israeli forces, caused significant backlash online, particularly given the university's inclusion of al-Jamasi in its alumni memorial.

Following the revelations, Israel's Embassy in Hungary intervened. Israeli Ambassador Maya Kadosh announced that the university had removed the electronic alumni book from its website and was working to recall printed copies. "The issue has been handled, the university took down the e-book from the site and recalled all it could regarding the print edition," Kadosh stated. Additionally, an investigation has been launched into how al-Jamasi obtained his entry visa to Hungary.