Israel signaled flexibility on a massive demonstration planned against the Gaza Strip withdrawal. Interior Security Minister Gideon Ezra said Sunday that thousands of protesters would be allowed to rally in the southern town of Sderot as long as they do not try to march into the main Gaza settlement bloc, which has been sealed off by the army.
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