The Gazan and the general

It is hard to imagine anything more beneficial for a society undergoing change and upheaval than women’s empowerment. So why isn't Gaza resident Andalib Shahada allowed to pursue her studies in the West Bank?

By Sari Bashi | 07:14 28.08.12 |

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Maj. Gen. Eitan Dangot has never met Andalib Shahada. He is a high-ranking officer in the military and she is a Palestinian leader in women’s empowerment. Nevertheless, their careers are intertwined.

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