72 Palestinian Students from Gaza Arrive in Italy for University Program

A group of 72 Palestinian university students from the Gaza Strip arrived in Rome, Italy, on May 12, 2026, as part of a humanitarian academic support initiative. The students, who traveled via Amman, Jordan, were welcomed at Fiumicino International Airport by high-ranking Italian officials, including Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani and University and Research Minister Anna Maria Bernini. This program was coordinated by the Italian Conference of University Rectors in collaboration with Italy’s Ministries of Foreign Affairs and University and Research. Its primary objective is to provide educational continuity and support for students whose studies have been disrupted by the ongoing conflict and humanitarian situation in Gaza. Upon arrival, the students are set to enroll in 21 different universities across Italy, as well as institutions in the Republic of San Marino. This initiative highlights international efforts to safeguard the educational rights of young Palestinians affected by regional instability. The event underscores diplomatic and academic cooperation between Italian institutions and the Palestinian community, offering a pathway for higher education amidst crisis. The coverage relies on reports from Anadolu Agency and highlights the logistical and political coordination required to facilitate such transfers.