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May 29, 2011

After Rafah, Israel Should Open West Bank Crossings

Haaretz, Haaretz

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The return of normal life to Gaza might encourage its citizens to put the brakes on terror. More importantly, the opening of the crossing will clearly show that Israel has decided to disengage from Gaza and abandon its all-but-direct occupation.

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TAGGED: Gaza Strip, Egypt, West Bank, Rafah border, Palestine, Israel

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