Who will listen the plea of Palestinian children |
Gaza : Egyptian Foreign Minister Nabil al-Arabi told Al-Jazeera that the crossing would be permanently opened in coming days as part of Cairo’s plans to ease the blockade on the Gaza Strip.
Reacting on the news Israel has shown its concerns about the implications of Egypt’s plans to permanently reopen its border with Gaza, according to a senior official, warning it could impact
on Israel’s security.Speaking on condition of anonymity, the Israeli official said Gaza’s Hamas rulers had already build up a “dangerous military machine” in northern Sinai which could be further strengthened by opening the border.
Palestinians protesting at Egypt- Gaza Border |
The new Government in Cairo is trying to rebuild the strained relations with Palestinian people and has acknowledge their suffering. The previous regime has will fully backed Israeli plan and has closed the borders despite calls from many human right activist.
Israel observes severe blockade of Palestinian people and bans imports of almost all basic items needed by common uses including medicine and food for children.
The Hosni Mubarak regime has for many years retained good ties with Israel with the backing of United States and kept the border closed with Gaza due to which Palestinian people has to bring the basic items, food and medicine through tunnel to keep up their livelihood.
Israel still wants the same tough sanctions and blockade of Gaza from new Egyptian Government, which on the other hand has brought no results except misery for Palestinian people.
The new Government in Egypt has brought new hopes for the Palestinians people and some bad news for Israel hawks.
With Egyptian brokered power sharing agreement between the Palestinian faction and announcement of Gaza border opening will ease the suffering and agony of the Palestinian people .