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GKS Protest Disrupts UPV/EHU Opening in Donostia as Police Intervene

University leadership labeled the Israeli attack on Palestinians genocide, marking the ceremony with a minute of silence.

Overview

  • Around one hundred GKS youths gathered at the Gipuzkoa campus with pro‑Palestine banners, accusing Israel of genocide and local institutions of complicity.
  • Protesters advanced to the venue entrance as authorities arrived, prompting scuffles with security staff.
  • An Ertzaintza anti‑riot unit dispersed the demonstrators, clearing the way for the event to proceed.
  • Rector Joxerramon Bengoetxea condemned the Israeli attack as genocide and called for a minute of silence for Palestinian victims.
  • The inauguration, presided by lehendakari Imanol Pradales, concluded as planned with gold medals awarded to José Ángel Iribar and Nekane Balluerka.