Israel reopens Gaza crossing after nearly two weeks

Israel reopened its only crossing with Gaza to Palestinian workers on Sunday nearly two weeks after closing it over alleged unrest, the defence ministry said. “Following an assessment of the security situation, it has been decided… to open Erez Crossing for passage of workers and permit holders from the Gaza Strip into Israel, beginning Sunday,” said COGAT, a unit of the Israeli defence ministry responsible for Palestinian civil affairs. The newest episode of @TheNewArabVoice is now out! This week, we look at the challenges faced by reconstruction efforts in Gaza, and how Israel’s blockade i…

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