The High Court of Ireland has overturned the refusal of a 20-year-old Palestinian student, Shimea Abudalu from Gaza, who had secured a fully funded engine scholarship at University College Cork. Judge Anthony Baer cited significant errors in the decision, including financial offenders and evidence of English proficiency, ordering authorities to reconsider her application within 10 working days. Abudalo, who lost her back and several siblings in an Israeli airstrike in March 2024, is among the Gaza students facing visa barriers despite receiving scholarships.

The High Court of Ireland has overturned the refusal of a 20-year-old Palestinian student, Shimea Abudalu from Gaza, who had secured a fully funded engine scholarship at University College Cork. Judge Anthony Baer cited significant errors in the decision, including financial offenders and evidence of English proficiency, ordering authorities to reconsider her application within 10 working days. Abudalo, who lost her back and several siblings in an Israeli airstrike in March 2024, is among the Gaza students facing visa barriers despite receiving scholarships.