Israel Eases Gaza Closure

World | November 2, 2003, Sunday // 00:00

Israel has allowed more than six thousand Palestinian workers to cross from the Gaza Strip into Israel's territory for the first time in more than a month. Authorities slightly eased a border closure, which had been imposed in September to stop suicide bombers infiltrating into the country. Permits were issued only to men aged 35 or over, whom Israel says are less likely to carry out attacks.

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