Israel reopens Gaza crossings, lets Palestinians back to work after two weeks

Israel reopened crossing points with Gaza after nearly two weeks of closure due to violent protests. Approximately 18,000 Gazans have permits to work outside the enclave, providing an injection of $2 million a day to the territory's economy. This move comes amid international efforts by Egypt, the United Nations, and Qatar to defuse tensions and prevent armed conflict.

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