Not All Grantees Able to Obtain Exit Visas

We just received the following email from a Fulbright grantee in Gaza telling us that three of the seven grantees are still waiting to travel to Jerusalem for their visas. We are calling upon everyone to continue to support the Gaza grantees. Please send in signatures, spread the word to other Fulbrighters, write to your Senators and Representatives (if American),  email the Fulbright Association, and, in short, make as much noise as possible so we can work to get these seven to the States.

We were so happy to hear that the Israelis agreed to give us exit permits to enable us reach the US Consulate in Jerusalem. Unfortunately, three guys from our group were not allowed to leave Gaza to Jerusalem. It was really shocking. Now, Fidaa', Osama, and Zohair joined the other hundreds of Gazan students who are refused exit permits. We need to continue shouting for them and to keep our voices laud.

We, the other four Fulbrighters, were able to make it as we were given the needed permits after 5 hours waiting at the Crossing.

Please try to keep all the others informed of what happened to them. The US Consulate said that they are trying with the Israeli authorities to allow them to leave. But we need your support and help.