Tuesday, July 24, 2012

Egypt lifts Gaza blockade, allows Palestinians free entry (VIDEO)

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Egypt is allowing Palestinians free entry to its territory in a landmark move ending part of a longtime blockade on Gaza. It was imposed by Israel with the help of Egypt five years ago, after Hamas took control of the Palestinian territory. But with a president from the Muslim Brotherhood now leading Egypt, the move is widely seen as a friendly gesture to Hamas - an offshoot of the Brotherhood, which operates independently.





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