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Gaza's Eretz Crossing (file)
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| By israelinsider staff March 13, 2007 |
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The petition by six human rights groups to reopen all border crossings between Israel and the Gaza Strip was rejected by the High Court Tuesday, citing security issues.
The Association of Civil Rights, along with five other groups, petitioned the High Court to open the border crossings to ease the passing of humanitarian aid into Gaza.
Chief Justice Dorit Beinish stated in her court ruling that changes in the security situation dictate border closure when necessary, but also assured that Israel is doing all in its power to provide for the humanitarian needs of Gazans.
"The petition was filed shortly following the deadly terror attack near the Kerem Shalom crossing, which resulted in the deaths of two soldiers and the kidnapping of Corporal Gilad Shalit," stated Beinish's ruling.
"In wake of the attack, the State of Israel launched intensive combat operations against the terror organizations in the Gaza Strip, and occasionally closed the border crossings between Israel and Gaza," she stated, adding that the disruptions (including those connected with aid) caused by the situation were quickly resolved as circumstances improved.
"I was convinced that the respondents (the IDF) were doing their utmost to open the border as regularly as possible," continued the Chief Justice, "and that they consider it their duty to provide for the humanitarian needs of the Strip's residents." |
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