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Source: http://in.reuters.com/article/worldNews/idINIndia-29895720071008?sp=true
Gazans Dig for Profit
[Reuters] Nidal al-Mughrabi - The flow of people and commercial goods through border terminals has been cut sharply since Hamas took control of Gaza. That has translated into huge profits for the Palestinian clans that dig the smuggling tunnels. "There has been an increase in demand especially since June," said Abu Salman, a veteran tunnel builder. "Many other tunnels are being constructed." He said each tunnel is built with several shafts so that if one opening is blocked by Israeli forces or by the Egyptians, smuggling can continue. Now that Israeli forces have left Gaza, tunnel-diggers are able to break ground closer to the Egyptian frontier.