Gazan workers face decade-long trek to Israeli jobs
Khaled Abu Ramadan, a 42 year old foreman from Rafah, endures a seven hour trek from Gaza to a Jerusalem area site, passing checkpoints at Erez, waiting in line in a cold tunnel, and risking delays or returns home with no pay. The crossing is a symbol of entangled security and livelihood for Gaza workers.
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Ancient Bab Zuweila gate restored in Islamic Cairo
Cairo’s 900 year old Bab Zuweila, rebuilt since 1998 with U S funded work, reveals signs of past visitors including teeth and handwritten notes tucked in the gate’s cracks. artifacts now displayed near the gate and a damaged door section restored, highlighting one of Cairo’s oldest medieval defenses.
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Two Palestinians killed near Gaza fence by Israeli troops
Israeli soldiers in an off limits border zone between Israel and the Gaza Strip killed two Palestinian men described as militants. The pair were about 100 yards from the Gaza fence near Nahal Oz and carried Kalashnikov rifles, grenades, and a pipe bomb. Groups linked to Hamas claim the men were sent to attack and promise video of the clash.
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