Belgian Government Blocks Gaza Students From Starting Studies Amid Coalition Dispute
How 2 Israeli newsrooms covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.
First reported by Mako · Aug 26, 2026
What happened
Belgium's nationalist coalition government is blocking Palestinian students from Gaza, who have received scholarships to study in Belgium, from leaving the territory due to internal disputes over immigration policy. Despite third countries' requests and Israel's cooperation in evacuations, Belgium has yet to approve their departure, delaying their academic start. University leaders and students criticize the political deadlock, emphasizing the impact on Gaza's reconstruction efforts.
- 01Belgian government blocks Palestinian students from Gaza due to coalition disputes over immigration policy.
- 02Students awarded scholarships in Belgium cannot start studies as their exit from Gaza is delayed.
- 03Immigration Minister cites lack of government consensus on approving evacuations.
- 04Ten Belgian university heads urge Prime Minister De Wever to facilitate safe departures.
- 05Scholarship recipients include experts vital for Gaza's reconstruction, such as doctors and scientists.
- 06Israel supports evacuations of students from Gaza upon third-country requests, contrasting Belgium's stance.
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