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oPt: Foreign Secretary announces support for Gaza with new child medical evacuations and assistance to Palestinians going to top UK universities [EN/AR]
By Government of the United Kingdom at ReliefWeb
· June 25, 2026
· 4 min read
Countries: occupied Palestinian territory, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland . The UK will support Gazan students to take up places at British universities and continue efforts to medically evacuate critically ill children for treatment in the NHS. Government supports high-achievi
Key takeaway They build on more than 100 fully funded scholarship students that government supported to come to the UK this academic year, ensuring talented young people and adults can continue their education.
Why this matters
The UK's announcement to support Gazan students and medically evacuate critically ill children highlights the ongoing humanitarian crisis in the occupied Palestinian territory. By facilitating scholarships for high-achieving students to study at top UK universities, the UK government is investing in the next generation of Palestinian leaders, potentially empowering them to contribute to the rebuilding of their society. The medical evacuations, meanwhile, address the dire need for specialist care in Gaza, where hospitals are destroyed or partially functioning. This move also underscores the UK's commitment to providing immediate support amidst the catastrophe. The fact that over 100 fully funded scholarship students were already supported to come to the UK this academic year demonstrates a sustained effort to support Palestinian education and development. As the situation in Gaza remains dire, the UK's actions may encourage other countries to increase their support for the affected population and revitalize efforts towards a two-state solution.
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Category: disaster ·
Published: June 25, 2026 ·
Source: ReliefWeb ·
Reading time: 4 min
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