Israelis who lost family members in terror attacks or war were stopped from meeting with Yasser Arafat. The parents tried to enter Ramallah to meet with the Palestinian leader but the Israeli government prevented them, according to the Jerusalem Post. Israelis cannot enter areas under Palestinian Authority control because their safety can’t be guaranteed.
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