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40 have to get a visa. >> now with the border with egypt opened the first time theyre free to travel wherever they want. like mahmoud, is trying to get into libya to rescue his family caught in the cross hairs of war. >> i hope this is the beginning of a bright future for palestinians, he says, and for the peace process. the permanent opening is considering a boon for palestinians, especially hamas which violently took over power of gaza in 2007. and its also a departure from ousted president mu...

For the first time in four years the border has permanently been open. all women and children under the age of 18 will be allowed to enter as well as foreigners but men between the ages of 18 and 40 will have to get egyptian visa. >> for years they couldnt get out of the densely populated strip but with the border open for the first time they are free to travel anywhere they want. >> mahmoud is trying to get in the libya trying to rescue his family caught in the crosshairs of war. i hope this is...

Palestinians and the peace process. >> the permanent opening is considered a boon for palestinians. especially hamas which violently took over the power of gaza in 2007 . a departure from ousted egyptian presidents strategy and israel by trying to weaken hamas. by keeping the border closed. >> well keep discipline and security and everyone will see it is rules and laws. >> and israel worries that militants will be able to get in and out of gaza . there is no question that underground tunnels wil...