British university reinstates Egyptian student who was suspended after pro-Palestinian protests
A prestigious London university will re-enrol an Egyptian student who was suspended following his participation in pro-Palestinian protests, after senior leadership initially enforced disciplinary action that could have triggered his deportation from the UK. Usama Ghanem, 22, will return to King’s College London (KCL) this fall, nearly 18 months after university officials indefinitely suspended…
King’s College London will resume enrolling Egyptian student Usama Ghanem, who was suspended after participating in pro-Palestinian protests. The decision comes after an 18-month suspension and visa sponsorship revocation that sparked public outcry. Ghanem, 22, was initially suspended in 2024 and 2025 for alleged misconduct during student-led demonstrations calling for the liberation of Palestinians from Gaza.
The university stated that Ghanem had met the conditions for suspension and that there were "no breaches" of the terms of his exclusion. The university also confirmed it would restart the process of reviving Ghanem's visa sponsorship. Ghanem's case has raised concerns about potential discrimination against Muslim and students of color for expressing Palestinian solidarity and criticizing Israel.
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