In 1975 they were finally permitted to apply for exit visas, but this application was refused, as were 26 other such applications they made during the next 12 years.
ב -1975 הם הורשו להגיש בקשה לאשרות יציאה, אך הבקשה נדחתה, וכך גם 26 בקשות נוספות שהגישו במהלך 12 השנים שלאחר מכן.