Israel announced it was considering issuing work permits for women in the Gaza Strip, a move Palestinian official and popular bodies questioned the objectives behind, while many women consider it a step toward financial independence.
Palestinian experts say media coverage of Israeli easing of restrictions on Gaza has been 'greatly exaggerated,' claiming current policies are not enough to make a major contribution to Strip’s ailing economy
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Israel deliberately expelled Gazan workers from inside Israeli cities and closed the Erez crossing with the Gaza Strip, citing the tense security and military situation with the Palestinian factions in the besieged enclave.