1.   According to Palestinian officials in Egypt, some carry only visitors permits which may not be honored by the Jewish state.

2.   However, Egypt is turning away Palestinians with visitor permits for Gaza because Israel has protested that many visitors are overstaying their time limits.

3.   Howarth said Thai nationals do not need to apply for an entry visa but are issued visitor permits when they arrive in the country.

4.   Some of the Palestinians have Israeli-issued residence permits for Gaza, but others apparently have only visitors permits and could be turned back by Israeli officials.

5.   Four mainlanders, who had also overstayed their visitors permits, were also arrested.