Thursday, February 16, 2006

Israeli Defense Proposes Permanent Travel Ban

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The Defense Ministry has recommended barring the passage of Palestinians between the West Bank and Gaza Strip and prohibiting Gazan laborers from entering Israel, Army Radio reported Thursday.

The proposed restrictions come in reaction to Hamas militants' victory in Palestinian legislative elections.

The radio station also reported that the ministry would recommend turning crossings between Israel and Gaza into international borders, further encumbering Gazans' movements.

Source: AP via Yahoo! News

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