Overview

• The University Council issued a formal statement labeling the violence in Gaza as genocide and demanding an immediate cease-fire.
• The council urged Israel to authorize urgent humanitarian corridors to guarantee food, water and medical assistance for civilians.
• UNAM called for the repatriation of student Arlín Gabriela Medrano Guzmán and other Mexican members of the Global Sumud Flotilla, emphasizing respect for activists’ human rights.
• Mexico’s Foreign Ministry said it is in contact with Israeli authorities to ensure the detainees’ health and access to essentials and is pursuing possible exit routes with other countries.
• The statement also demanded the release of hostages taken on Oct. 7, 2023 and pledged ongoing cooperation with Palestinian universities and international organizations to support displaced populations.