European politicians sail to Gaza from Cyprus
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Eleven European politicians sailed to Gaza from Cyprus on Friday after saying attempts to get to the Palestinian territory via Egypt failed.
Members of parliament from Britain, Ireland, Switzerland and Italy left the Mediterranean island on a boat arranged by a pro-Palestinian group. "We were going to witness the living conditions in Gaza. We were not allowed through the Rafah crossing so we are going by boat because it is the only way to get in," said British MP Clare Short. (Reuters)
