Egypt Opens Gaza Border

World | November 26, 2005, Saturday // 00:00

The first Palestinians have moved through the only crossing point between the Gaza Strip and Egypt, as it re-opened under Palestinian control. It is the first time the Palestinians are managing an international border, BBC reported. The Rafah crossing is a gateway to the outside world that is vital for the Gaza Strip's economy. Israel had held the border station for nearly 40 years, but ceded control to Palestinian forces. The crossing will be supervised by European observers.

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