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Friday, December 11, 2009

Israel seals Gaza borders

Ma'an
Israeli forces decided on to close all goods crossing points into the Gaza Strip on Friday, a Palestinian official said.

... all three main crossing points for food, fuel, and all other goods would be shut. The crossings have not been open on Fridays since August.... They are closed on Saturdays.

...Israel placed the Gaza Strip under a blockade in June 2007, slashing imports, banning exports, and prohibiting Palestinians in Gaza from leaving. Full story
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