(Jerusalem Post) Arieh O'Sullivan - Israel's defense establishment realized a long time ago that getting out of Gaza would ultimately mean relinquishing control over who, and later what, enters the Palestinian-controlled areas. Military and security officials point out that the impact on Israeli security of this deal was marginal since Gaza itself was still sealed off from Israel and the West Bank. What would impact directly on Israel's security would be the importation of Katyusha rockets and artillery. The danger of the Rafah precedent will be apparent when the Palestinians open their sea and air port where these weapons could be more readily imported.
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