BREAKING NEWS: Gaza Teacher Arrives in UK for Studies Amid Ongoing Trauma
A 29-year-old teacher from the Gaza Strip, Sana el-Azab, has arrived in Durham, England, to begin her studies at Durham University. She was among 34 students evacuated to the UK after being awarded scholarships.
El-Azab's arrival comes weeks after a long and uncertain period, during which British politicians and academics lobbied for her and other Gazan students with fully-funded places to be allowed into the country. The big moment finally arrived on September 17, when el-Azab left Gaza for Jordan for biometric tests before traveling to Durham.
The teacher's experience in Gaza has left a lasting impact, with el-Azab stating that "no-one can understand what I lived through." Her scholarship is for educational leadership and change studies, but the trauma she experienced in her home country continues to affect her daily life.
El-Azab is one of several Gazan students who have been brought to the UK under this program. The exact number of students remains unclear at this time.
This is a developing story, with further updates expected as more information becomes available.
*This is a developing story. Updates will be provided as more information becomes available. Based on reporting from Bbc.*
