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UK Evacuates Gaza Student Amid Ongoing Uncertainty for Others

12/19/2025

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Manar al-Houbi, a Gaza student, and her family were evacuated by the UK government, enabling her to pursue a PhD at the University of Glasgow under a policy allowing dependants.
Many students remain trapped, facing uncertainty about their studies.
Amany Shaher and Mohammed Aldalou, both eligible students, refuse to leave without their families.
The evacuation scheme expires on December 31, 2025.
Extending the scheme may require Home Office approval.

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Story summary

Manar al-Houbi, a Gaza student, and her family were evacuated by the UK government, enabling her to pursue a PhD at the University of Glasgow under a policy allowing dependants.
Many students remain trapped, facing uncertainty about their studies.
Amany Shaher and Mohammed Aldalou, both eligible students, refuse to leave without their families.
The evacuation scheme expires on December 31, 2025.
Extending the scheme may require Home Office approval.