While the U.S. State Department complaint to the Israeli embassy about discrimination against Americans attempting to enter the oPt is a very important development and will help reach our goal of an Israeli policy change, we continue to hear reports of people being denied entry. If you are preparing to visit the oPt please keep in mind the following in case you are confronted with a ‘denied entry‘ order:

1. Protest the denial of entry order to the Israeli official delivering it by declaring your desire to appeal the order and getting an explanation for it. You should have the number of a lawyer who can submit your appeal.
   
   
2. Americans can call the US Embassy to register complaints from the Airport : 03-5197551 or contact the US Consulate for denials of entry from the Bridge: 02-628-7137.
   Other nationalities should contact their embassy in Israel to register an incident as it is happening, or contact your nearest embassy after being deported.
   
   
3. Challenge the denial in Israeli court. Jlac/Hamoked/Al-Haq can help. Jlac‘s telephone is 02-298-7981 and will provide pro-bono advice.
   
   
4. Report your incident through our downloadable form at American-Arab Anti-Discrimination website or complete it on-line.
   
   People have the right to appeal a denial of entry but will probably have to hire a lawyer and spend some time in the detention rooms. If you appeal, please be ready to stay in detention for a few days or a week in order to protest the denial of entry. The US Embassy/American Citizen Services cannot ‘fight’ on behalf of American citizens but is charged with ensuring their welfare and communication with family and will try to make sure the detention conditions meet basic needs.
   In all cases, document the names of those who you are dealing with and what they tell you, and protest your treatment to your national and elected representatives.
   
   
5. Can we publish your case as anonymous shared story?
   
   
6. Would you like to raise your case with relevant representatives of your government and/or Israeli authorities?
   
   
7. Would you like to raise your case with relevant Israeli authorities?
   
   
8. Would you like to raise your case with the media?
   
   
9. Can we put media in touch with you?