(AP/Los Angeles Times) Ravi Nessman and Mariam Fam - Egyptian troops allowed Palestinians to flood across the border from Gaza for a second day Tuesday, heightening Israeli concerns that the crossing will become more porous and allow weapons to make their way to militants. Gazans have gone on a shopping spree in Egypt since the Israeli withdrawal, going as far as el-Arish, 24 miles west of Rafah, and hauling home suitcases and boxes full of cheap cigarettes, food, fish, and other goods.
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