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Israel to Boost Gaza Aid But Won't End Blockade Until Kidnapped Soldier Is Freed


[Reuters] Israel said on Sunday it will be prepared to sharply increase the flow of food and medicine to Gaza if the cease-fire holds, but it ruled out fully lifting a blockade until a captured Israeli soldier is freed. "You can't have anything close to full normalization of the crossings as long as Gilad Shalit remains a hostage," said Mark Regev, spokesman for Israeli Prime Minister Olmert.
2009-01-19 06:00:00
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