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Israel closes Gaza crossings again after humanitarian supplies let in
By The Associated Press
Tags: Palestinians, Gaza crossings 

Israel has closed its crossings with Gaza again because of Palestinian rocket fire at Israel, just a day after allowing vital humanitarian supplies in.

Palestinian militants fired two Qassam rockets at Israel on Sunday, one on Monday and another on Tuesday, and the crossings were subsequently closed on Tuesday.

Even though they were opened to allow 42 truckloads of supplies in on Monday, foreign correspondents were not allowed in. The ban on reporters has been in effect for more than two weeks.
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In Washington, visiting Prime Minister Ehud Olmert was asked about the ban. He said, "The reason the passages are closed is completely related to security matters ... we didn't want to take responsibility for the safety of journalists passing through."
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  1.   send the humanitarian supplies to Jerusalem poor jewish families 20:51  |  Arnold Kemps 25/11/08
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  5.   Way to Go Israel Your on Your Way 2 Peace! 22:44  |  J-Rock 25/11/08
  6.   Gaza`s other border 01:04  |  Angel 26/11/08
  7.   Say that again, Olmert? 01:56  |  Johnboy 26/11/08
  8.   Gazan Relief Shipments 01:59  |  Jasper 26/11/08
  9.   More is more BS and propaganda from Mr. Olmert.... 03:16  |  Dutch 26/11/08
  10.   Sea? Are you kidding? 03:26  |  Angel 26/11/08
  11.   Israelis are signing their own death sentence ... 07:25  |  Dutch 26/11/08
  12.   #6 Angel , you seem to forget..... 08:38  |  Johnboy 26/11/08
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