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Politics : WAR on Terror. Will it engulf the Entire Middle East?

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To: Scoobah who wrote (9955)	9/18/2005 1:38:07 PM
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GAZA SEALS OFF BORDER WITH EGYPT AMID RIOTS NY POST September 18, 2005 -- RAFAH, Gaza Strip — Palestinian forces sealed off five major breaches along Gaza's southern border yesterday, firing warning shots and clashing with stone-throwing crowds in their strongest effort yet to halt the chaotic flood of people in and out of Egypt since Israel withdrew from the area. Throughout the day, crowds pelted Palestinian and Egyptian troops and managed to force their way across the border. But in contrast to previous days, the forces appeared determined to carry out Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas' promise to have the border under control by this week. Eight people were wounded. Also, about 60 members of rival Palestinian security units engaged in a shootout in the center of the West Bank town of Ramallah after two officers argued over a parking space, security officials said. No one was hurt. Meanwhile, hundreds of Palestinians poured into two empty West Bank settlements evacuated by Israel last month, setting fires and looting piles of wood and other debris. The border mayhem and other unrest reflected the challenge that Abbas faces in asserting control after the Israeli withdrawal from Gaza. Israel says there can be no progress in peace talks until Abbas imposes law and order. Since Israel completed its withdrawal last week, thousands of people have crossed freely between Gaza and Egypt. Palestinian officials acknowledge that drugs and assault rifles have entered Gaza. Early yesterday, helmeted Palestinian riot police patrolled the border area, checking bags carried by Palestinians returning from Egypt. Police also prevented Gazans from entering Egypt, witnesses said. AP

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