WASHINGTON (JTA) — Israel is allowing Palestinians with foreign passports to leave the Gaza Strip.
An Israel Defense Forces spokesman said nearly 300 Palestinians have been allowed through the Israeli-controlled Erez Crossing because they hold citizenship from other countries, including the United States, Russia, Turkey and Kazakhstan, The Associated Press reported.
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