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To: brad greene who wrote (11533)	12/2/1998 1:43:00 PM
From: David	Respond to of 26039

Biometrics coming to an Israeli border crossing in 1999 . . . According to Middle East News Items of November 25, 1998, Israel would like to see an increase in the scope of commerce between the Palestinians and Israel, and between the Palestinians and the rest of the world. [Consequently] procedures at the Erez and Karni Passages have been streamlined so as to facilitate and expedite the flow of persons and goods. The operation of these passages is soon to be taken over by a civilian authority (the Israel Ports Authority), which will introduce modern technology. Innovations to be introduced include improvement in service and in overall efficiency, on the principle that the needs and wishes of the customer have top priority. The new Erez Passage, scheduled to be completed by the end of 1999, will boast technology providing for biometric examinations that will speed up the flow of persons."