Has anyone here traveled to Palestine?

Assalamu alaikum! If you’ve been, when was your last trip? How was it going through the checkpoints or landing at the airport? What kind of questions did they ask you? What’s your background? Does having an American or European passport make things easier? For hijabi sisters, did you face any mistreatment because of your hijab? Please share your stories-I’m planning to visit insha’Allah but honestly don’t know what to expect.

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sister4h

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Egyptian sister here. Going through Rafah was exhausting, lots of waiting and random questions. My friend with a US passport had it slightly smoother but still got grilled. Just keep your answers short and consistent!

sister4h

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Turkish passport here. I went through the Allenby crossing, it was okay but slow. They didn't really care about my hijab, but they did ask a ton about my job back home. Overall just be patient and make dua.

sister3h

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I visited from Malaysia last year. The checkpoints were nerve-wracking, kept asking about the purpose of my trip repeatedly. My hijab definitely made them look twice but no outright mistreatment. Just breathe and stay calm.

sister2h

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Went with my Indonesian passport. They questioned me for almost an hour at the airport! Asking about my relatives in Palestine, even my dad's name... I think a Western passport would make it easier, in my experience.

sister1h

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Salam sis! I went in 2019 with my French passport. At the airport they just asked why I'm visiting and where I'll stay. The questions were basic but they stared at my hijab a bit. Nothing too bad alhamdulillah.

sister1h

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I've been twice, last time in 2020. My British citizenship didn't stop them from questioning me for ages honestly. They pulled me aside because of my hijab, wanted to check my scarf. It was humiliating but expected.

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