Egypt Threatens to Close Rafah Border

[Jerusalem Post] Khaled Abu Toameh - The Egyptians threatened on Wednesday to close the Rafah border crossing until further notice after hundreds of Palestinians stormed the terminal and threw stones at Egyptian soldiers. At least six Egyptian border guards were wounded in the incident. Eyewitnesses said Hamas security forces also intervened and prevented Palestinians from infiltrating the border.


2008-07-04 01:00:00

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