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Jumat, 26 Desember 2008

Israel open Gaza border again

Israel has re-opened border crossing to Gaza Strip to allow the entry of humanitarian aid. Israeli officials said Defense Minister Ehud Barak took the decision after meeting with the leaders of the security apparatus, and also because the demand of the international community. Approximately 80 trucks that carry medicines, food and other assistance is estimated to be crossing the border to the Gaza Strip today. Opening the border is done in the middle of warning Israel against Palestinian militants in Gaza in order to stop the rocket attacks to Israel. Approximately 50 rocket ditembakkan from Gaza in a few days after Israel killed 3 men who are suspected members of militant group Hamas. Last week cease-fire between Israel ended with Hamas, and Hamas decided not to extend the cease-fire. Urgent assistance Gaza UN says Gaza Strip threatened humanitarian disaster Meanwhile, UN officials warn that the area that is now under Hamas threats facing humanitarian disaster.

Four of the five Gaza residents depend on food aid from the warehouse belonging to the United Nations in the Gaza Strip at this time began to empty. UN says aid distribution could be far below the actual level required.
Israel Ministry of Defense does not menyebutkanb how long the border crossing to Gaza will be opened, but officials said a study on the security situation will be done every day. Friday morning there was reported a number of rocket firing, but less than the previous day and therefore considered the need for security assistance in the Gaza Strip more urgent.

In November, Israel closed the border with Gaza after the opportunity opened for a while in order to fuel distribution. Closing is adopted as a rocket from Gaza ditembakkan to the area of Israel.

Thursday, Prime Minister of Israel, Ehud Olmert, said they will not hesitate to attack Hamas and Islamic militants in Gaza.

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