Israel Eases Closures in West Bank, Gaza Strip
From Times Wire Reports
In a goodwill gesture to the Palestinians before a summit with President Bush, Israel said it was easing military closures on the West Bank and Gaza Strip.
Israeli forces will remain in the Palestinian areas, but 25,000 Palestinians with permits will be allowed into Israel to work each day. Such work is an important source of income for the struggling Palestinian economy.
A full closure was imposed on the Palestinian territories in May after a wave of suicide bombings.
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