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French University Revokes Scholarship Amid Gaza Student Controversy

8/2/2025

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A female student from Gaza is being forced to leave France after Sciences Po university revoked her accreditation over antisemitic social media posts. French authorities announced that all Gazans will face extra scrutiny. The scholarship recipient is now under investigation for allegedly justifying terrorism, as France continues to evacuate over 500 individuals from the conflict-stricken region.

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A female student from Gaza is being forced to leave France after Sciences Po university revoked her accreditation over antisemitic social media posts. French authorities announced that all Gazans will face extra scrutiny. The scholarship recipient is now under investigation for allegedly justifying terrorism, as France continues to evacuate over 500 individuals from the conflict-stricken region.