for a change I'm giving Egypt some props

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http://english.aljazeera.net/news/middleeast/2010/10/20101013203915141175.html


Egypt grants passage to Gaza convoy

Viva Palestina aid convoy has been given the green light to sail to the port of Al-Arish and cross the border into Gaza.



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On Wednesday, the 400-member convoy was also promised a free passage across the border into Gaza after it arrives in the Sinai port.

The Egyptian go-ahead came after a tense eight day stand-off and followed mediation by several countries including Syria to persuade the Egyptians to agree to the passage.

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Organisers of the trip say the attempt is "the biggest and most international aid convoy ever bound for Gaza, with 148 vehicles carrying more than five million dollars worth of medication, school equipment and aid."
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