Crossing point between Israel and the Gaza Strip, the security arrangements for which were outlined in Gaza-Jericho Agreement. It was closed for lengthy periods because of terrorism and other Palestinian violations of the security protocols.
See also Arab-Israeli Conflict; Hamas (Harakat Al-Muqawama Al-Islamiya); Palestinian Authority (PA); Palestinian Islamic Jihad (PIJ; Harakat Al-Jihad Al-Islami Al-Filastini); Suicide Bombings; Unilateral Disengagement (Hitnatkut, Tokhnit Hahitnatkut).
Historical Dictionary of Israel. Bernard Reich David H. Goldberg. Edited by Jon Woronoff..