Barak orders Gaza crossings closed following Kassam attack

By JPOST.COM STAFF

Published: AUGUST 20, 2008 09:12

Defense Minister Ehud Barak ordered security officials to close the crossings between Israel and the Gaza Strip Tuesday overnight, following the launch of a Kassam rocket from the coastal territory. Food and other goods will not be allowed to cross into Gaza until Thursday, when a new security assessment will be held.

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