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Kudos to Israel for extending a helping hand to their neighbors.
Israel easing some restrictions on Palestinians
United Nations (United States) (AFP) - Israel has announced that it is easing some restrictions on the impoverished Gaza Strip and West Bank as it negotiates a final peace deal with the Palestinians.
Israeli minister of international relations Yuval Steinitz said Wednesday that 5,000 new work permits were being issued for Palestinians to work in Israel, the opening hours of the key Allenby Bridge crossing would be extended, and new imports of some building materials would be allowed into Gaza.
"We have an interest in a strong, viable, prosperous Palestinian economy," Steinitz told reporters after a meeting on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly.
"A better economic climate might help to create a better political climate
Israel easing some restrictions on Palestinians
United Nations (United States) (AFP) - Israel has announced that it is easing some restrictions on the impoverished Gaza Strip and West Bank as it negotiates a final peace deal with the Palestinians.
Israeli minister of international relations Yuval Steinitz said Wednesday that 5,000 new work permits were being issued for Palestinians to work in Israel, the opening hours of the key Allenby Bridge crossing would be extended, and new imports of some building materials would be allowed into Gaza.
"We have an interest in a strong, viable, prosperous Palestinian economy," Steinitz told reporters after a meeting on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly.
"A better economic climate might help to create a better political climate