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Israel lets trucks through Karni crossing
 Israel has briefly reopened the main commercial crossing into the Gaza Strip, allowing half a dozen trucks loaded with food to enter the Palestinian territory. The UN's representative in Gaza has warned of a humanitarian crisis caused by the closure of the crossing. Israel has kept the Karni terminal closed for most of this year, citing a security threat.
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Karni is the main commercial crossing between Gaza and Israel. And after warnings that Gaza was running out of basic foodstuffs such as bread and dairy products, Israel briefly reopened the terminal. About six trucks carrying flour and sugar were allowed into Gaza, then Israel again ordered the crossing shut. Palestinian officials say the food delivery falls well short of what is needed to supply Gaza's 1.4 million residents. Israeli officials deny Gaza is on the verge of a humanitarian crisis and they blame the Palestinian Authority for lack of food supplies. | Start checking warehouses... |
Posted by: Fred 2006-03-21 |
