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The Tourism Industry in Palestine, from Oslo Until Now

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Written by Alternative Information Center Alternative Information Center
Published: 31 October 2009 31 October 2009

The AIC spoke with Majed N. Ishaq, director for marketing in the Palestinian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities, about how the occupation has affected tourism in Palestine.

Ishaq outlines the changes since Oslo to now, including the impacts of Israeli occupation policy, and how the wall, settlements, and control of movement are damaging the Tourism industry in Palestine.

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