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Opening of Rafah crossing spells end of Israel's blockade of Gaza
Haaretz ^ | Latest update 5-29-2011 | By Avi Issacharoff and Amos Harel

Posted on 05/29/2011 8:58:22 PM PDT by Texas Fossil

The Rafah crossing between the Gaza Strip and Egypt officially opened for Palestinians on Saturday, marking the first time the crossing has officially opened since Hamas took over the Gaza Strip four years ago.

For all intents and purposes, the opening of the crossing spells the end of Israel's closure of the Strip, although Israel continues to prohibit crossing into its territory via the Erez crossing.

(Excerpt) Read more at haaretz.com ...


TOPICS: Foreign Affairs; News/Current Events
KEYWORDS: eqypt; gaza; israel; rafah; rafahborder
"Move heralds closer ties between Hamas and Egypt; Israel objects to gesture but does not see it causing major security damage."

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I am not sure this statement is correct. but it is obvious the great Democratic movements in the Middle East have a much bigger element of terrorists than our Department of State will admit to. Certainly more than the occupant in the White Hut will admit to.

1 posted on 05/29/2011 8:58:28 PM PDT by Texas Fossil
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To: Texas Fossil

If Israel keeps up the blockade, Egypt will be responsible for any weapons that get into Gaza.

An Act of War by Hamas will also be an Act of War by Egypt.


2 posted on 05/29/2011 9:21:18 PM PDT by UnwashedPeasant (Don't nuke me, bro)
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To: UnwashedPeasant

AND the Eqyptians have stated they are reviewing all oil/gas contracts including Israel’s.

They are reportedly threatening to cut off the gas supply to Israel.

So much for the Arab spring. hee hee hee Of course Obozo planned it that way. He wanted the Muslim Brotherhood in power so they can plot to take down Israel.

Only problem, I have read the last chapter of “the book” and Israel wins, not the Muzzies.


3 posted on 05/29/2011 9:50:27 PM PDT by Texas Fossil (Government, even in its best state is but a necessary evil; in its worst state an intolerable one)
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To: Texas Fossil
Fortunately Israel has discovered major world-class natural gas deposits off their coast. Guess they will have to expedite their drilling a bit.

No way this islamic coup in Egypt is good news, either for Israel or for us. The difference is that Israel has a leader who loves his country.

4 posted on 05/29/2011 10:00:21 PM PDT by hinckley buzzard
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To: UnwashedPeasant

Give gaza back t the eqyptians. They can buy their energy from israel, or NY.


5 posted on 05/29/2011 10:14:36 PM PDT by EQAndyBuzz (Who is John Galt)
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To: hinckley buzzard

It is not just Israel’s energy needs that is threatened. That is part of the effort to destroy Israel. What is the danger is weapons of mass destruction being brought into the Gaza where they can be launched into Israel. I am sure Iran is behind it.


6 posted on 05/29/2011 10:47:22 PM PDT by jonrick46 (2012 can't come soon enough.)
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