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Egypt-Gaza Border Reopens

HeadlineJun 09, 2011

The border crossing between Egypt and the Gaza Strip has been reopened after a four-day closure. Egyptian officials say the Rafah crossing will now operate six days a week, and women, minors and men over 40 years old will no longer be required to obtain a visa to enter Egypt.

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