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Gaza border crisis sparks talks

BREACH The Palestinian president proposed taking responsibility for Gaza, but he has had no real foothold there since June, when militants overran the territory

AP , JERUSALEM

Haniyeh said Sunday the Rice accord must be replaced with a procedure that excludes Israel.

"We don't accept a continued Israeli veto on the exit and entry through Rafah," he said. "These agreements must be seriously reconsidered."

Israel is concerned that militants, arms and ammunition can enter Gaza from Egypt if Israeli officials do not supervise the crossing. Egypt is worried that if the border remains wide open, radicals could infiltrate from Gaza and destabilize the Egyptian government.

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