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JERUSALEM, Nov 15 (AFP): US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice secured an agreement from Israel Tuesday for the opening of the Gaza Strip's borders after warnings by the Palestinians that the territory would become a giant prison.
After holding round-the-clock talks with officials from both sides, Rice announced a deal had been reached for the reopening of the main Rafah crossing into Egypt would open in 10 days' time.
Flanked by EU foreign policy chief Javier Solana and former World Bank chief Wolfensohn who played a mediating role, Rice said the two sides had resolved outstanding issues particularly on the key Rafah terminal between Gaza and Egypt which should now reopen later this month.
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