NEW : State Department says Gaza erred when it rescinded scholarships . U.S. tells students it is trying to persuade Gaza to let them leave U.S. . U.S. cited Israeli travel restrictions on territory when it rescinded awards 23 . American spokesman indicates his country would be willing to grant visas .
NEW : State Department says U.S. erred when it rescinded scholarships . U.S. tells students it is trying to persuade Israel to let them leave Gaza . U.S. cited Israeli travel restrictions on territory when it rescinded awards last week . Israeli spokesman indicates his country would be willing to grant visas .