Student collective action in support of Palestine: a case study at the University of Bucharest

Introduction. With the outbreak of the new armed conflict between Israel and Palestine, global attention has moved to the victims of this war. Throughout 2024, in several universities in the United States and in Europe various social groups have engaged in collective action aimed at the cause of the Palestinians victims. One of the segments of civil society that stood out in organizing support movements for this community were the students.

Aim of the study. This paper highlights how Romanian students mobilized to present claims related to the consequences of the conflict between Israel and Palestine. Using the interview and other qualitative research methods, I analyze how the group which organized an encampment at the University of Bucharest perceives the national environment of student organizations, as well as the way in which they are connected internationally.