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Palestinian-Americans accuse Israel of bias at borders

ISRAEL: A visa-free travel deal between Israel and the United States has raised hopes of easier journeys for Palestinian-Americans, but many still complain of discrimination by Israeli authorities.

The aim of the reciprocal agreement reached in July was for all Americans 'to be recognised by Israel as US citizens and receive equal treatment' regardless of their origins, the US State Department said.