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Egypt: We'll Open Rafah Crossing Only If PA Troops Guard It
(Ha'aretz) Amos Harel - Egypt is conditioning an easing of transit restrictions at the Rafah checkpoint on the presence of a Palestinian Authority force being stationed on the Gaza side of the crossing. PA forces were expelled by Hamas in June 2007. Israel has no objection. Hamas hasn't given a final answer. Egypt also wants PA units deployed along the border between Sinai and Gaza. Egypt opposes a European proposal that it train the PA forces, nor is it interested in a force of international inspectors at Rafah. Israel and the PA are conducting talks with local UN envoy Robert Serry on establishing an inspection mechanism for goods to be allowed to enter Gaza from Israel.