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Gaza Businesses Urge End to Border Crossing Attacks


[AFP/Yahoo] Palestinian businessmen appealed for armed groups to halt attacks near crossing points into Gaza in order to allow Israel to reopen them and boost economic activity. Gaza Chamber of Commerce official Mohammed al-Qidwa told a press conference the Palestinians themselves were to blame for Israel's blockade: "We are the ones who gave (Israel) the reasons and opportunities to close the crossing points....Without security, there can be no crossing points."
2006-09-11 01:00:00
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