Egypt breaks siege on Gaza through opening of Rafah border crossing
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Today, Egypt reopened the Rafah border crossing which lies on its border with Gaza, allowing Palestinians to come through, some for medical reasons, some to be reunited with family and others for business dealings. This is the first time in four years that the border has been opened, and Egypt has indicated that this move is permanent.
The Rafah border crossing was opened at 9:00am local time, and by mid-afternoon, 200 Gazans had gone through.
Israel has criticized the opening of the border, as it fears it will be used to smuggle weapons. However, according to a report in Guysen News International, analysts believe it also has positive aspects. They indicate that Israel will not need to concern itself with supplying Gaza for its basic needs, since Egypt has now become the official portal. Israeli general Giora Eiland added that attempts to break the blockade will now be unnecessary.
The rulings indicate that women, children and men under 18 and over 40 years of age are permitted free passage from Gaza to Egypt; men under 40 will be required to apply for a visa which must be granted by the authorities for entry. A great majority of Gaza's population is under 40. According to a Palestinian official, a total of 23 people were turned away due to Egyptian security concerns.
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The Rafah border crossing was opened at 9:00am local time, and by mid-afternoon, 200 Gazans had gone through.
Israel has criticized the opening of the border, as it fears it will be used to smuggle weapons. However, according to a report in Guysen News International, analysts believe it also has positive aspects. They indicate that Israel will not need to concern itself with supplying Gaza for its basic needs, since Egypt has now become the official portal. Israeli general Giora Eiland added that attempts to break the blockade will now be unnecessary.
The rulings indicate that women, children and men under 18 and over 40 years of age are permitted free passage from Gaza to Egypt; men under 40 will be required to apply for a visa which must be granted by the authorities for entry. A great majority of Gaza's population is under 40. According to a Palestinian official, a total of 23 people were turned away due to Egyptian security concerns.
Continue reading on Examiner.com Egypt breaks siege on Gaza through opening of Rafah border crossing - National Foreign Policy | Examiner.com http://www.examiner.com/foreign-policy-in-national/egypt-breaks-siege-on-gaza-th...
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Aimee_Kligman
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This has to be a turning point in the whole region, not just the border between Egypt and Gaza. It's impossible not to know this.
- 12 months ago
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Aimee_Kligman:
Some of the most intelligent debate on one of the articles I published in Examiner cross-posted to Smirking Chimp has 73 comments so far, many, more important than the article itself. Please check this link if you want to look at opposing viewpoints, without the usual insults: http://www.smirkingchimp.com/thread/aimee-kligman/36321/obama-tells-aipac-to-rea...
- 12 months ago
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