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GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip - Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas said Sunday that he has not been able to resolve a dispute with Israel over Gaza's vital border crossing with Egypt, but he hoped a deal will be reached "very soon."
The crossing into Egypt is the Palestinians' most important link to the outside world. The Palestinians say free movement through the border will be essential for reviving Gaza's economy after a 38- year Israeli occupation. Israel wants to maintain some control over the border, fearing weapons could be smuggled into Gaza.See the full content of this document
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Abbas Seeks End to Border Dispute
"We hope that we can reach a satisfactory solution for us, because it's important to have full f...
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