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Palestinian peace activist barred from entering the United States

A photo of Osama Iliwat's canceled visa after he was denied entry to the United States in February. (Courtesy of Iliwat)

NEW YORK (JTA) — A Palestinian peace activist was denied entry to the United States and deported, despite having a valid visa. Osama Iliwat, 42, was questioned over the course of eight hours by officials from Customs and Border Protection at John F. Kennedy Airport in New York City… Read more »