Sourani Meets H.E. Benita Ferrero-Waldner the European Commissioner for External Relations

It is noted that this is the first time in 7 years that Israeli forces allow Sourani to leave Gaza through Erez. The permission came after European intervention. Nonetheless, Sourani was forced to wait for several hours at the crossing before passing through. He was allowed to pass under the precondition that he travel in an official European vehicle in company of Roy Dickinson, and to return in the same manner. Due to the delay at the crossing Sourani missed the initial appointment with Ferrero-Waldner. However, she delayed her departure in order to meet him; and he thanked her for that.

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