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| By: Israel Insider staff and partners |
| Published: November 22, 2005 |
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European Union foreign ministers gave final approval Monday to a 50-to70-person mission to monitor the border crossing between the Gaza Strip and Egypt - a move they hope will help foster peace between the Israelis and the Palestinians.
The first 20 observers will be in place by Friday morning when the border is expected to open as part of what British Foreign Secretary Jack Straw called a "historic deal" brokered last week between the Israelis and the Palestinians.
The EU's involvement on the ground in the Middle East marks a change from its traditional role as Israel's biggest trading partner and the principal aid donor to the Palestinians.
In a declaration, the EU foreign ministers said the border opening is "essential for promoting peaceful economic development" and "fundamental to improving the humanitarian situation in Gaza.
The AP contributed to this report |
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