London university lifts suspension of pro-Palestine student Usama Ghanem
London university lifts suspension of pro-Palestine student Usama Ghanem Submitted by Areeb Ullah on Thu, 09/10/2026 - 14:48 King's College London reverses suspension of Egyptian student after year-long legal and public campaign Pro-Palestine students march outside King's College London during an inter-university protest to condemn Israel's actions in Gaza, on 7 October 2025 (AFP) Off King’s…
King's College London has reversed the suspension of Egyptian student Usama Ghanem, who was disciplined by the university for his pro-Palestine activism. Ghanem's suspension had been the subject of a year-long legal and public campaign. Speaking to Middle East Eye, Ghanem expressed relief at the outcome, stating that the decision sets a precedent against university crackdowns on pro-Palestine speech and protest.
However, he emphasized that this victory belongs to the 25 other students who faced disciplinary action due to their activism at King's College London. Ghanem's case has gained attention due to concerns about the impact on his ability to remain in the UK, as he faces deportation risks from Egypt.
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