Palestine (OPT)

2023-11-08 Birzeit University

On November 8, 2023, Israeli forces forcibly entered Birzeit University, causing damage to university infrastructure. Six military vehicles entered Birzeit’s campus, and Israeli forces raided the Student Council’s office, damaging property and taking Palestinian flags and students’ belongings. The basis

2023-10-10 Islamic University of Gaza

On October 10, 2023, Israeli forces struck the Islamic University of Gaza with air to ground missiles, destroying several of the university’s buildings. The decision occurred against the backdrop of a surprise Hamas attack on Israel on October 7 that

2023-09-24 Birzeit University

On September 24, 2023, dozens of Israeli special forces raided Birzeit University’s campus and arrested 8 students. The raid caused damage to campus property. The raid occurred during the early morning hours. According to a university statement, a convoy of

2023-06-25 Al Quds University

On June 25, 2023, Israeli police issued orders against two students from the West Bank temporarily barring them from their studies at Al-Quds University in Jerusalem, apparently because of their student union activities. Israeli police summoned Bara’a Fuqaha and Batoul

2023-06-18 Birzeit University

On June 18, 2023, Palestinian Authority security forces forcibly arrested Abdul Majeed Hassan, the head of the Birzeit University (BZU) Student Council, outside of his home. A video shows several officers forcing Hassan into a car while he struggles against

2022-10-17 Palestine Technical University – Kadoorie

On October 17, 2022, Israeli soldiers reportedly clashed with and fired tear gas and stun grenades at students at the entrance to the Al-Aroub campus of the Palestine Technical University – Kadoorie. Al Quds News reported that soldiers detained an

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