Israeli incentives hold promise for Palestinian traders, economy

Gaza Strip traders are benefiting from incentives Egypt recently negotiated for them with Israel, though Palestinians know all too well how often such deals can change.
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A loaded truck is seen at the commercial border crossing Karem Abu Salem after Israel reopened Karem Abu Salem and Beit Hanoun (Erez) crossings in Gaza, May 12, 2019. - Abed Rahim Khatib/Anadolu Agency/Getty Images
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Entsar Abu Jahal
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GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip — Understandings reached between the Gaza Strip and Israel under Egyptian auspices in March are playing out in favor of Gaza Strip citizens — so far.

As part of the first phase of the truce, Israel facilitated the issuance of travel permits for Palestinian traders at the Beit Hanoun (Erez) crossing for the first time in years.

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