Gaza Scholar Denied Irish Visa | Cork News

Cork News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 18, 2026 · 1m

A Gazan physiotherapist and Doctors Without Borders worker, Zainab Eid, denied a visa to study in Ireland despite being awarded a full scholarship—her course starts September 7th. Living in a Gaza tent with her family, she’s been blocked by the Irish embassy over missing documents, which her lawyer says are impossible to provide under current conditions. The embassy also questioned her intent to return home, but her husband and young son are strong ties. This isn’t an isolated case—other Gaza scholarship recipients face similar denials, sparking outrage over what appears to be a systemic…