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<p>We are aware of the difficulties some foreign passport holding academic staff have
faced in their attempts to teach at Palestinian universities, in particular the visa
denials and delays they have faced. The Government is concerned about the possible
increasing trend of the Israeli immigration service limiting access, and denying entry
or residency to the West Bank, especially for academics. This is impacting on the
ability of academics to teach in the OPTs, affecting the quality of Palestinian higher
education provision, and further disadvantaging Palestinians. We continue to raise
our concerns about Israeli restrictions on freedom of movement and access into and
out of the OPTs, including for foreign nationals, with the Israeli authorities.</p>
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