Travelers & human rights groups say that Gazans are experiencing difficulties receiving Jordanian permits, preventing patients, university students and others with business abroad from leaving the Hamas ruled enclave.
By Associated Press
Gazans who endured a border blockade by neighboring Egypt and Israel for almost a decade thought they were finally catching a break when Israel slightly eased restrictions on travel from the Hamas-ruled territory in recent months.
Gazans at a rally – Photo: EPA
But now Jordan appears to be emerging as an obstacle, routinely denying transit permits for Gazans and effectively preventing patients, university students and others with business abroad from leaving the territory. Continue Reading »
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