Israel shuts Gaza-Egypt border crossing as end of pullout nears
9th Sep 2005, 11:17 GMT
RAFAH CROSSING, Gaza Strip -- Israel closed Gaza's border crossing with Egypt yesterday, days before completing its pullout from the coastal strip. Palestinians said the move shut off Gaza from the world, but Israel promised to build a new gateway for the Palestinians.
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