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Egypt denies entry to U.S. citizen born in Gaza
U.S. citizen and Sheboygan engineer Mohammad Hamad was denied entry into Egypt for a monthlong vacation with his family. His children, along with his wife, Heather, were permitted to enter. They had been planning their family’s monthlong trip to Egypt for a year. Hamad said he was told by the Egyptian Embassy that he was denied... »
Egypt cancels official New Year celebrations
Egypt’s Ministry of Culture has called off official celebrations of the New Year in solidarity with Palestinians during Israel’s attack on the Gaza strip. The minister’s office said Wednesday state-sponsored events, including a popular concert in the Opera House, were called off because of the massacre on Gaza. The Information Ministry also called off its major... »
Egypt, Israel, Jordan and Palestine launch new web site
The Tourism4Peace Forum (T4PF) website had its origins years ago in the Israel-Palestinian Tourism Forum. Their mission is to advance peace in the Middle East through tourism, since its members believe that tourism means hospitality, – welcoming strangers, getting to know people and developing friendships. The Forum’s aims include developing incoming tourism in the... »
