Abbas officially opens Gaza-Egypt border

The Gaza-Egypt border opened with a festive ribbon-cutting today – a milestone for the Palestinians who for the first time took control of a border crossing without Israeli veto powers and gained some freedom of movement.

Abbas officially opens Gaza-Egypt border

The Gaza-Egypt border opened with a festive ribbon-cutting today – a milestone for the Palestinians who for the first time took control of a border crossing without Israeli veto powers and gained some freedom of movement.

The opening was seen as a step toward Palestinian independence and gave a boost to Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas, as he faces a fierce challenge by the Islamic militant Hamas in January 25 parliament elections.

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