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Egypt to Reopen Gaza Border Crossing, Raising Israeli Concerns


(Washington Post) Ernesto Londono and Joel Greenberg - Egypt will permanently open its border crossing with Gaza this weekend, the government announced Wednesday. Opening it will ease the blockade imposed by Israel - and supported by Egypt - after the Islamist movement Hamas took control of the strip in 2007. Israel fears the move could make it easier for the Iran-backed group to stockpile weapons.
2011-05-26 00:00:00
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