In October 2022, a new set of draconian regulations went into effect, severely restricting the ability of foreign nationals to enter or reside in the West Bank. Among the many categories of people affected by the new restrictions are Palestinian families, particularly those with foreign spouses or partners and family members who live abroad and hold foreign passports.

Under the new discriminatory restrictions, foreigners romantically involved with Palestinians must declare their relationship to the occupying Israeli government as part of their permit or permit renewal application to visit or stay in the West Bank.

Being in a relationship with a Palestinian automatically disqualifies the foreigner from requesting or renewing a permit to work, study, volunteer, or teach in the West Bank.

The same laws do not apply to foreign nationals in a relationship with Jewish Israelis.

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CREDITS A film by Yumna Patel and Luay Awwad

Executive Producers: Mondoweiss U.S. Campaign for Palestinian Rights

Producer: Palestine Productions