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June 28, 2010       Share:    

Source: http://www.maannews.net/eng/ViewDetails.aspx?ID=294608

Gaza-Egypt Tunnel Industry Slows

(Maan News-PA) Abu Ahmad, who supervises three tunnels under the Gaza-Egypt border, says the smuggling tunnel industry has seen a sharp drop both in imports and profits following Israel's decision to allow in certain previously banned products. He said the tunnel industry also saw a sharp drop after Egypt completed construction of its underground wall, under U.S. pressure. As a result, between 80 to 100 tunnels are operational, down from previous estimates of 2,000. The number of tunnel workers has dropped significantly as well, from 25,000 to 3,000.

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