Israeli, American and Palestinian trade officials took part in a ceremony inaugurating the opening of an industrial park at the Karni Crossing between Israel and the Gaza Strip. Despite the show of good will and cooperation, the Palestinian Authority reportedly allowed Israeli Trade Minister Natan Sharansky to participate only after U.S. officials pressured them.
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