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Israel Reopens Border Crossings With Gaza

Israel has reopened the Kerem Shalom and Erez border crossings with Gaza after closing them for two days. The crossings were closed Sunday after a rocket was fired into Israel from the Palestinian side. No damage or injuries from the rocket were reported. Israel said it was the second rocket strike since the end of Israel's 50-day war against Gaza militants in July and August. A cease-fire agreed to between Israel and Gaza's Hamas rulers took effect on August...

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