Hamas bans men from women's hair salons

Gaza's Islamic militant Hamas government has banned men from working in women's hair salons. The Hamas Interior Ministry says those violating the new ban face legal consequences, but will not elaborate.

Islamic tradition forbids women from showing their hair to men who are not their husbands or blood relatives. Still, until now allowances were made for male hairdressers working in women's salons in Gaza City. (AP)