White House: Blockade easing will improve lives of Gaza residents
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The White House issued a statement Sunday welcoming the Israeli decision to ease the Gaza Strip blockade in keeping with international demands.
The statement expressed the belief that the easing would significantly improve the lives of Gaza Strip residents and prevent weapons smuggling. It also noted that US President Barack Obama and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will discuss Israeli policy and other steps that must be taken during their meeting in Washington on July 6. (Yitzhak Benhorin, Washington)
