A daunting, labyrinthine maze of regulations and blockage points stands between holders of certain types of IDs and Jerusalem; others have free access at all times, no questions asked; no permission needed.
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How Easy Is It to Access Jerusalem? It’s All about the ID

A schematic depiction of the labyrinthine maze of regulations and blockage points that prevent Palestinians from accessing Jerusalem, even though the city is the economic, social, medical, educational, and commercial hub of the West Bank for Palestinians.
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