Israel sealed off the Gaza Strip and may resume killings of Hamas leaders there following Wednesday’s suicide bombing. Thousands of Palestinian workers from Gaza had been allowed to work in Israel following a lull in terrorism last year, but a total blockade was reimposed following Wednesday’s attack at the Erez border crossing.
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