Israel Allows Hundreds of Gazans with Dual Citizenship to Travel Abroad

Jerusalem, 16 December, 2025 (TPS-IL) — The Israeli Agency COGAT (Coordination of Government Activities in the Territories: Judea and Samaria and towards the Gaza Strip) reported that over 200 Gazans holding dual citizenships or valid visas exited Gaza on Monday (Dec. 15) through the Kerem Shalom Crossing into Israel and from there continued to the Allenby Bridge Crossing into Jorda. From Jordan they traveled onward to other countries.

This departure was carried out following requests submitted by foreign governments and the UN.

The number of people going abroad is “entirely contingent” on a third country submitting a request and agreeing to receive those exiting Gaza, explained COGAT.

Israel does not impose any limitation on the number of Gazans who may exit Gaza.

All such individuals are first approved by the Israeli security establishment before they are permitted to travel to ensure they are not escaping wanted terrorists.