Palestinian pilgrims remain trapped in Egypt - 01 Jan 07 2 Minutes 51 Seconds
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Author
AlJazeeraEnglish
Created
January 1, 2008
Updated
November 20, 2008
Length
2 Minutes 51 Seconds
Rating
4.71
Views
3,062
Description
Palestinian pilgrims, including some Hamas figures, are stranded at camps in Egypt, demanding to be allowed to return home though a crossing not controlled by Israel.
Two elderly women have died while waiting to be allowed to go.
The pilgrims are returning from performing Hajj in Saudi Arabia.
The pilgrims fear they'll be arrested if they pass through the Aouja crossing, which Israel controls.
And the Egyptian government won't let them through the Rafah crossing, unless an EU official is present.
Al Jazeera is the only international network which has gained access to the area.