After 4 weeks, Israel announces end of ban on foreign journalists visiting Gaza

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After 4 weeks, Israel announces end of ban on foreign journalists visiting Gaza
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Event #2962 After 4 weeks, Israel announces end of ban on foreign journalists visiting Gaza
Date: Friday, 5 Dec 2008

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