Palestine (OPT)

2022-08-05 Al-Quds Open University

On August 5, 2022, Israel conducted airstrikes in the Gaza Strip, damaging a branch of Al-Quds Open University in northern Gaza, injuring hundreds, and killing several students. The attack reportedly took place amidst mounting tensions between Israeli forces and Palestinian

2022-06-29 Hebron University

On June 29, 2022, Palestinian Authority security forces detained Laith Halayka, a student leader at Hebron University, as he was leaving campus, reportedly due to his student union work. Reports indicate that, on June 29, Palestinian Authority security forces in

2022-06-26 Birzeit University

On June 26, 2022, members of the Palestinian Authority security forces arrested Qassam Hamayel, a Birzeit University student affiliated with the Hamas-affiliated Islamic bloc and active in student government, as he was leaving campus. Reports indicate that security forces in

2022-06-25 Palestine Polytechnic University

On June 25, 2022, Palestinian Authority security forces detained four Palestine Polytechnic University students affiliated with the Hamas-affiliated Islamic bloc. The four students, Ibrahim Al-Nawaja, Thaer Oweidat, Abdullah Halayqa, and Baha Al-Mahariq, are active in the university’s student government. Ibrahim

2022-06-14 An-Najah National University

On June 14, 2022, university security personnel and students clashed by the gates of An-Najah National University during a sit-in to protest the recent dismissal of students. Four students were injured. On June 8, students convened a vigil at An-Najah

2022-06-08 An-Najah National University

On June 8, 2022, Palestinian Authority security forces used violent force against students affiliated with the Hamas-affiliated Islamic bloc, who were gathered at An-Najah National University. 10 students and employees were reportedly dismissed in the wake of the incident. On

2022-05-18 Palestine Technical University – Kadoorie

On May 18, 2022, Israeli forces raided Palestine Technical University – Kadoorie and fired tear gas at students, causing dozens to suffer from respiratory issues. The soldiers reportedly entered the campus near the library and immediately began chasing students there

2022-05-17 Birzeit University

On May 17, 2022, the eve of student elections at Birzeit University, undercover Israeli forces arrested eight senior members of the Hamas-affiliated Islamic bloc, after which one of the detained students was then beaten in prison. Israeli forces also reportedly

2022-04-16 Al-Quds University

On April 16, 2022, clashes broke out between Israeli soldiers and Palestinian students in and around the Al-Quds University campus. Sources indicate that Israeli forces fired tear gas at the students who were holding a vigil and solidarity demonstration in

2022-04-12 Palestine Technical University – Kadoorie

On April 12, 2022, Israeli soldiers raided the Palestine Technical University campus in Kadoorie and fired tear gas and rubber bullets at students. The basis for the raid is unclear, but it reportedly followed protests across the West Bank. Middle

2022-03-09 Palestine Technical University – Kadoorie

On March 9, 2022, three Palestinians were injured and dozens more suffered from respiratory issues after Israeli military forces raided the campus of the Palestine Technical University – Kadoorie during a memorial service that was being held there for Ammar

2022-03-06 Palestine Technical University – Al Arroub

On March 6, 2022, clashes broke out between Israeli soldiers and a group of Palestinian students from the Al Arroub campus of the Palestine Technical University who were holding a protest march near the campus. Israeli soldiers reportedly used tear

2022-03-05 Al Quds University – Abu Dis

On March 5, 2022, Israeli military forces raided the Abu Dis campus of Al Quds University, leading to clashes with students that included Israeli soldiers firing tear gas canisters and stun grenades. According to Felesteen News, dozens of Palestinian students

2022-02-15 Al-Quds University

On February 15, 2022, Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) fired tear gas at Al-Quds University students holding a peaceful campus demonstration. Sources indicate that students were standing outside a campus building giving speeches about forced evictions of residents of the Sheikh

2022-01-11 Birzeit University

On January 11, 2022, Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) fired tear gas and rubber bullets at Birzeit University (BZU) students participating in a protest over the detention of five of their peers the prior day. On January 10, IDF soldiers stormed