CChapter 3: Comparative analysis of nationality laws the question of full Palestinian statehood and the implementation of a Palestinian nationality law, the non-naturalisation of Palestinians is an interesting phenomenon which can sometimes contribute to hardship for persons of Palestinian origin who would otherwise have qualified for nationality – including families who have lived for generations in other parts of the region. The exclusion of Palestinians from naturalisation procedures – and other modes of acquisition of nationality – is most evident in the practice of MENA states. Currently, only Iraq explicitly disqualifies Palestinians from naturalisation in its nationality law: “Iraqi nationality shall not be granted to Palestinians as a guarantee to their right to return to their homeland”.143 In the same vein, however, the opportunity to naturalise has generally not been extended to Palestinians in other MENA states either. Nor, despite their statelessness, have they benefited from relevant safeguards that aim to prevent the perpetuation of statelessness – in particular, those present in the laws of Lebanon and Syria which should allow an otherwise stateless child born in the country to acquire 143 - Article 6(2), Iraqi Nationality Law No. 26, 2006. 107