Israel-Gaza border reopens as tensions set to persist

Observers see outlook as remaining bleak even after Hamas and Israel reach ceasefire

Drivers sit at their trucks at the Kerem Shalom crossing, the main passage point for goods entering Gaza from Israel, following a partial reopening of the crossing point, on July 24, 2018. PHOTO: AFP
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The border crossing separating Israel from Gaza, which was closed on July 9 after a round of violence, was partially reopened yesterday.

The tension from last week's clashes between the Israel Defence Forces and Hamas, which controls Gaza, still hangs in the air.

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A version of this article appeared in the print edition of The Straits Times on July 25, 2018, with the headline Israel-Gaza border reopens as tensions set to persist. Subscribe