Monday, September 8, 2008

Jordan bars Jews with religious items

Jordanian border officials refused to allow a group of Israeli tourists carrying religious objects such as talitot and tefillin to enter their country on Tuesday, saying it was "a safety measure" to avoid potential terror threats. Thirty-six Israeli tourists on their way to Amman for a three-day tour were detained at the Sheikh Ali Hussein Crossing near Beit She'an at 6:30 a.m.

(Snip) Novetsky said the group's suitcases were thoroughly searched for religious items.

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