ORIGINALLY POSTED: Thursday 21 May 2026 - 09:30AM

KCLSU and King’s College London are aware that our Sabbatical Officer, Hasnain Jafer (VP Education, Health), who was part of the Global Sumud Flotilla, has been detained by Israeli authorities together with other activists on the vessel. 

Our immediate concern is for Hasnain’s safety and wellbeing. We recognise that this news will be deeply worrying for his family, friends, colleagues, and members of our student community.

KCLSU and the university are working closely together and remain in contact with the relevant UK authorities regarding his welfare and return to the UK. We are in touch with the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) regarding his return and are maintaining contact with Hasnain’s family to offer appropriate support and updates where possible. 

We know this situation will be distressing for many in our community. Support and wellbeing services are available for those who may be affected and would welcome support or someone to talk to.  

The situation continues to develop and we may not be able to share further details publicly at this stage.

Our focus remains on supporting Hasnain and those closest to him during this difficult time.