Martin to attempt Gaza Strip visit

FOREIGN Affairs Minister Micheál Martin is expected to attempt to enter the Gaza Strip tomorrow.

It will be his first visit to the enclosed Palestinian territory and his second attempt after the Israeli government refused him entry in December.

Mr Martin is in Cairo, Egypt, today for scheduled talks with his counterpart Ahmed Aboul Gheit to discuss efforts at reviving peace talks in the region. He will also discuss economic and trade issues between Ireland and Egypt.