• In July 2003, the Knesset adopted the Citizenship and Entry into Israel Law, which placed
  restrictions on Palestinians from the West Bank and Gaza who marry an Israeli citizen. They
  were no longer entitled to citizenship, permanent or temporary residency status under a
  procedure known as “family reunification.”
• Thousands of couples (Arab spouses married to Palestinians from the territories) who live
  together in Israel while trying to obtain a reunification permit were affected.
• Under the new law, Palestinian spouses are denied citizenship and residency status.

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