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GAZA, Aug 22 (KUNA) -- Israel announced Friday the re-opening of its three
commercial crossings with the Gaza Strip, which it closed down two days ago.
A spokesman for the Israeli Army, speaking to local radio, said the
decision came after deliberations between Israeli Defense Minister Ehud Barrak
and top ministry officials at a meeting yesterday to evaluate the situation in
the Gaza Strip.
The army had closed the crossings after Palestinians launched a missile on
Wednesday from northern Gaza at southern Israel, causing no casualties or
damages.
No Palestinian faction claimed responsibility for the attack, which
constituted a breach of the truce reached nine weeks ago with Israel.
The spokesman added that shipments of food, fuel, medicine and other
essentials would be allowed to enter the Nahal Oz, Kerm Shalom and Sofa
crossings today. (end)
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