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Europe Daily Bulletin No. 10164
THE DAY IN POLITICS / (eu) eu/israel

EU welcomes opening up of Gaza Strip to civilian goods but friction with Israeli government remains

Brussels, 21/06/2010 (Agence Europe) - The EU welcomes the Israeli government's decision to authorise entry of all civilian goods into the Gaza Strip as of Sunday 20 June, although the maritime blockade is to be kept in place to prevent the entry of weapons and material of war. “I am very encouraged by the announcement of the government of Israel. It represents a significant improvement and a positive step forward. Once implemented, Israel's new policy should improve the lives of the...

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