Israel: Blockade easing dependant on access to Shalit

Israel will not lift its blockade of the Gaza Strip unless Hamas allows the Red Cross to visit an Israeli soldier captured in 2006.

Thu, 10 Jun, 2010 - 12:26

Israel will not lift its blockade of the Gaza Strip unless Hamas allows the Red Cross to visit an Israeli soldier captured in 2006.

Foreign Minister Avigdor Lieberman said the minimal condition for lifting the blockade is that the Red Cross be allowed regular visits to Gilad Shalit.

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Courts Gaza aid ship Place: Shalit Place: Gaza Strip Place: Gilad Shalit Person: foreign minister Person: Avigdor Lieberman Organisation: Hamas Organisation: Red Cross Organisation: Israel

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