Tuesday, March 12, 2013

930,000 Palestinians Pass Through Israel‏

Figures from the Israeli Civilian Administration point to an increase in the 
number of Palestinians given permits to enter Israeli territory in 2012
 
Or Heller  11/3/2013
http://www.israeldefense.com/?CategoryID=483&ArticleID=2010
 
A barrier in the Judea and Samaria region (Photo: IDF Website) According to 
figures by the Israeli Civil Administration, more than 930,000 Palestinians 
went through passageways into Israel in 2012, representing a continuing 
trend in recent years.
 
The figures show that tens of thousands of movements were recorded at 
passageways for the purpose of family visits and traveling in Israel, 
receiving medical care in Israeli hospitals, commerce and employment for 
Palestinian workers and merchants in Israel. The highest rise in the number 
of passing people was recorded during the time of the Ramadan, Eid al-Fitr 
and Christmas holidays, when more than 242,000 Palestinians entered and left 
Israel, compared to just 122,300 during last year’s holiday season. This 
marks a rise of 98.5% in total.
 
The Civilian Administration worked to upgrade the infrastructure of the 
passageways, both by expanding the passageways, increasing inspection 
sections, adding manpower, and stationing measures and infrastructure that 
greatly assists in improving the provided service.
 
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IMRA - Independent Media Review and Analysis
Website: www.imra.org.il

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