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Israel opens Gaza border to foreign journalists

By Associated Press
Thursday, December 4, 2008 - Added 352d 7h ago
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GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip - Israel today lifted a four-week ban on international journalists entering Gaza and temporarily eased a blockade on shipments of goods to the coastal strip.

Israeli military spokesman Peter Lerner said an entry ban on international aid workers was also lifted. The announcement followed weeks of pressure from foreign governments and the leaders of major news organizations urging Israel to reopen Gaza to the media.

 
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