Egypt will open its border crossing with Gaza permanently
Egypt will open its border crossing with the Gaza Strip permanently this weekend, the government announced Wednesday, suggesting the country's military rulers are being swayed by growing anti-Israeli sentiment here.
RAFAH, Gaza Strip >> Egypt on Tuesday opened its border with Hamas-ruled Gaza for a three-day period ahead of a major Muslim holiday this weekend, but imposed tight restrictions on who can travel and did not say whether it would resume normal border operations.