British Celebrities Auction Personal Items to Fund Gaza Students' UK Education
How 2 Israeli newsrooms covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.
By מיכל דאבי
First reported by Mako · Jul 27, 2026
What happened
British actors Nicola Coughlan and Papa Essiedu lead a celebrity auction donating personal items to fund Gaza students accepted to UK universities but lacking financial means. The initiative supports hundreds of students admitted to top UK schools following the UK government's scholarship aid announcement. Both actors have publicly advocated for humanitarian support to Gaza amid the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
- 01Over 20 British celebrities donate personal items for auction to fund Gaza students' UK education.
- 02Students from Gaza accepted to UK universities lack necessary funding to start studies.
- 03UK government pledged support for Gaza students with full scholarships.
- 04Auction items include signed memorabilia from "Derry Girls," "Harry Potter," and sports figures.
- 05Nicola Coughlan and Papa Essiedu have publicly supported humanitarian aid to Gaza.
- 06The auction is organized by Phoenix Space to help hundreds of Gaza students in top UK universities.
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