Posted on 02/09/2010 8:24:42 PM PST by Nachum
The Israel Defense Forces has sharply cut back its activity around the Karni border crossing between Israel and the Gaza Strip, and defense officials told Haaretz that the crossing, which was closed after Hamas took over the Strip in June 2007, is not slated to reopen in the future.
Due to the structure of the crossing, it is at high risk for terror attacks, said an official. This, combined with the inability to coordinate operations with Hamas, led to its abandonment.
"The Karni crossing won't resume operating," said one. "At least not as long as Hamas controls the Strip." Advertisement Until June 2007, Karni was the principal cargo crossing into Gaza, despite a series of terror attacks that targeted both the crossing and the surrounding area
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Thanks Nachum.
Hamas maybe someday will behave like humans, and learn the definition of how to "respect". Meanwhile, they can attempt to build instead of destroy.
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