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OPT: Protection of civilians weekly report, 9 - 15 Dec 2009

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Latest Developments since Tuesday, 15 December

- The Beit Iba checkpoint, which controlled traffic along the main access route into Nablus City from the west, ceased to be staffed by Israeli forces on a permanent basis, while most of its infrastructure remained in place. This measure was adopted, according to the Israeli authorities, in preparation of the relocation of the checkpoint.

- A tunnel under the Gaza-Egypt border collapsed, resulting in the death of one Palestinian.

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