Hamas Bans Young Scholars from Leaving Gaza to Study Abroad

The Hamas terrorist rulers of Gaza have blocked eight promising young teens from leaving to study abroad on scholarships in the U.S.
by Chana Ya'ar
Published: 18/08/11, 9:01 AM

The Hamas terrorist rulers of Gaza have banned eight young academic scholars from leaving the region to further their studies abroad.

The Palestinian Center for Human Rights condemned the move Wednesday, informing media that Hamas was refusing to allow the teens to leave Gaza.

The ban came one day after the human rights organization issued a similar statement slamming a Hamas decision that mandates NGO (nongovernmental organizations) and human rights workers to apply for travel permits at least two weeks in advance of any plans to leave Gaza.

Hamas has also become embroiled in a battle of wills with the United States after deciding to impose a requirement to audit the records and financial accounts of all aid organizations in the region. In response, the U.S. shut down its aid activities temporarily.

PCHR said the young students banned from leaving the region had all been granted scholarships in the United States by AMIDEAST. The program each year funds young scholars with talent in Africa and the Middle East for a year's education abroad in the U.S.