Qatar slams US lawmaker over allegations of funding anti-Israel protests: What to know Rep. Randy Fine criticized Qatar for allegedly backing Gaza war-related protests at American universities after the Pentagon said Qatari pilots would start training in the US, leading to a denial and rebuke from Doha. Qatar
Feature How Trump's USAID cuts threw Lebanon's education system into tailspin Students benefitting from USAID programs in Lebanon have been left in limbo after President Donald Trump ordered a freeze of international aid. By Mayah Hamadeh
Indian teachers gravitate to Iraq's Kurdistan as New Delhi's soft power grows While the US’ presence in the Kurdistan Region — and the Middle East more broadly — is defined by its security role, India’s approach is defined by its soft power. By Winthrop Rodgers In Sulaymaniyah, reporting on Kurdish issues
Over 20 US universities join in Gaza protests: What we know A pro-Palestinian encampment at Columbia University has sparked similar protests throughout the United States, as well as France, eliciting both praise and condemnation as authorities in some areas attempt to disperse the crowds. Palestine
Analysis How much damage will Israel’s Smotrich funding cut do to east Jerusalem, Arab towns? By Rina Bassist In Paris, reporting on Israeli politics and European affairs
Breaking Last Updated: July 2, 2023, 3:04 am US return to UNESCO leaves Israel in awkward spot Israel
Egypt, Sudan cooperate to eliminate extremism in school curricula Egypt wants to support Sudan in ridding its school curricula of extremism, which was established under former Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir and following the Muslim Brotherhood’s seizure of power in Sudan. Egypt
Turkish police clash with students as Bogazici protests near one-month mark Turkish police cracked down on protests in Istanbul and Ankara, as demonstrations continued over the controversial appointment of a government-linked rector to head one of Turkey’s top universities. Turkey
Syrian FSA fighters graduate from universities after years out of school Factions of the Free Syrian Army are supporting their fighters to return to school and graduate, as part of efforts to promote education among their fighters. Syria
Students protest appointment of Erdogan loyalist to head top Turkish university Students and faculty members decried infringements on academic independence during protests Monday after a member of Turkey’s ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP) was appointed by presidential decree to head one of the nation’s top universities. Turkey
Alliance with ultra-Orthodox could bring Netanyahu down Israelis are furious with the ultra-Orthodox, who have opened their education institutions despite high rates of coronavirus infection. Israel
Bedouin students fear losing their school in Area C Israel prepares to demolish a newly constructed school in a Bedouin community near Ramallah in a move that is set to deprive 50 children of their right to education. Palestine
Iran in shock after 11-year-old boy commits suicide over poverty The suicide of an 11-year old boy from a destitute family has sent shock waves across Iranian society, further highlighting the questions of growing poverty and state neglect. Iran
Yazidi students achieve highest marks in Iraq entrance exams to universities Despite difficulties in refugee camps, Yazidi students achieved the highest marks on the entrance exams to Iraqi universities. Iraq
Egyptian schools to add Chinese language China is growing its ties to Egypt with a deal with the government for Egyptian schools to offer the Chinese language. Egypt
Druze education success story threatened by Israel’s political crisis Israeli Druze high-schoolers have excelled in matriculation exams since 2013. What’s their secret? Israel
Detained Jordanian teachers freed amid economic strife The lawyer for the Teachers Syndicate recently told Al-Monitor the government used virus-related laws to silence the group, which is critical of the economic situation in Jordan. Jordan
Inside Morocco’s digital divide: girls fighting for education in lockdown While the internet has kept many going through coronavirus lockdowns, the digital divide could mean that many Moroccan students will fall behind. Morocco
