Hamas: Closure of Gaza Crossings 'Collective Punishment'

11/3/2014 4:27:08 AM

(MENAFN- Qatar News Agency) Gaza November 02 (QNA) - Senior Hamas official Mousa Abu Marzouq early Sunday condemned the Israeli decision to close crossings into Gaza calling it "collective punishment." "The justifications given by the (Israeli) occupation to shut down crossings are unacceptable" Maan News Agency reported Abu Marzouq as saying in a statement.

He also criticized the Palestinian Authority for what he called a failure to arrange the entry of goods into Gaza.

"Where does the PA come in regarding this Israeli closure And where does it come in regarding its responsibilities especially after PA employees have resumed work at Gaza crossings" He said Israel's decision to close the crossings violated international laws and conventions.

Instead of closing the crossings he said Israel should establish more crossings in order to allow for greater freedom of movement for people and goods in and out of Gaza.

Israeli authorities on Saturday announced that the Erez and Kerem Shalom crossings would be closed until further notice following reports that a projectile fired from Gaza landed in Israel overnight Friday without causing damage or injuries.

They said exceptions would be made for humanitarian emergencies. (QNA)

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