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AAI Seeks Information on Arab Americans in Lebanon, Palestinian Territories

Posted on Thursday July 13, 2006

AAI is asking Arab Americans and others who have family or friends who are American citizens in Lebanon or the Gaza Strip and have been unable to leave the region because of the ongoing violence to contact AAI with details. AAI is also interested in hearing from Arab Americans of Palestinian descent who have been denied entry to Israel, the West Bank and/or the Gaza Strip.

AAI is compiling a list of American citizens who are affected by the violence. Family members or friends can call AAI at (202) 429-9210, Ext. 19 or e-mail the information to rabouchedid@aaiusa.org.

Click here for the fill out the form for your friends and family.

Separately, the U.S. State Department has set up hotlines for American citizens currently in Lebanon and looking for a way to exit the region.

From the U.S.: 1 (888) 407-4747 From abroad: 1 (202) 501-4444

American citizens can also access travel advisory information here