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October 2, 2019       Share:    

Source: https://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2019/10/01/world/middleeast/ap-ml-israel-palestinians-gaza-workers.html

Israel Quietly Lets in Gaza Workers to Ease Tensions

(AP-New York Times) Israel is quietly allowing thousands of Palestinians to enter from Gaza to conduct business and work. Israel has expanded a program to allow business owners to travel to Israel and the West Bank for commerce. Palestinian officials say Israel is now providing 5,000 "merchant" permits, many of which are used by Palestinians working in construction, agriculture and manufacturing.

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