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Source: http://www.haaretz.com/hasen/spages/622616.html
Israel to Accept European Inspectors on Egyptian-Gaza Border
(Ha'aretz) Amos Harel and Aluf Benn - Prime Minister Sharon on Wednesday approved an Egyptian compromise proposal regarding control of the Gaza-Egypt border following the Israeli pullout from Gaza. Under the arrangement, Egypt will close the Rafah border terminal for six months of repairs as soon as Israel leaves. During this time, people and goods will enter Gaza through the Israeli terminals at Kerem Shalom and Nitzana. At the end of this period, people will resume entering and leaving through Rafah under the supervision of European border inspectors. Israeli inspectors will be able to keep tabs on traffic through Rafah via cameras installed in the terminal. This is the first time that Israel has accepted the principle of European supervision of Gaza's borders, and it could set a precedent for the Gaza port and airport that the PA is planning.