71. The Israelis again closed the Palestinian airport in Gaza City, further restricting Palestinian travel. 72. The Israelis closed the Palestinian airport in Gaza City for the second time since the violence erupted. 73. The official, who spoke on conditinon of anonymity, also said Arafat would demand resolution of issues such as a Palestinian airport. 74. The peace agreement is to be implemented beginning next week, beginning with the opening of the new Palestinian airport, a powerful symbol of fledgling independence. 75. The peace agreement is to be implemented beginning next week, starting with the opening of the new Palestinian airport, a powerful symbol of fledgling independence. 76. The remaining sticking points include a timetable for the release of Palestinian prisoners and security arrangements for a Palestinian airport. 77. The remaining sticking points include a timetable for the release of Palestinian security prisoners and security arrangements for a Palestinian airport. 78. The report said contractors working on the Palestinian airport in the Gaza Strip were forced to buy cement from Israel rather than from a cheaper source in Egypt. 79. The second level of negotiations will include discussions on the interim agreement and the operation of a Palestinian airport and seaport. 80. The talks were to focus on the opening of a Palestinian airport and seaport in Gaza and the establishment of a roadlink between the West Bank and Gaza. |