Egypt reopens Gaza border crossing for passengers ATFP World Press Roundup Article from The Associated Press by Ashraf Sweilam - August 26, 2012 - 12:00am An Egyptian security official says Egypt has reopened its passenger terminal with the Gaza Strip and resumed normal operations there after nearly three weeks of disruption following a deadly attack on Egyptian soldiers by Islamic militants. The official said from inside the Rafah crossing that it will be open six days a week, with normal security measures. He spoke on condition of anonymity because he was not authorized to brief reporters. » Read more

Israel stops activists from entering West Bank ATFP World Press Roundup Article from The Associated Press by Dale Gavlak - August 26, 2012 - 12:00am Israeli authorities refused entry on Sunday to about 100 pro-Palestinian activists, including three Americans, attempting to cross overland to the West Bank from Jordan, according to their leader. French organizer Olivia Zemor of the "Welcome to Palestine" campaign said Israeli authorities asked no questions and stamped "entry denied" into the passports without an explanation. Israel's Defense Ministry denounced the protesters as "provocateurs and known troublemakers." » Read more

Family of slain US activist awaits verdict ATFP World Press Roundup Article from The Associated Press by Diaa Hadid - August 27, 2012 - 12:00am Almost a decade after their daughter was crushed to death by an Israeli army bulldozer as she tried to block its path in a Gaza Strip conflict zone, Rachel Corrie's parents are preparing for a judge's ruling in their high-profile civil lawsuit against the military. They hope Tuesday's court decision will conclude a case that's turned their daughter into a rallying cry for pro-Palestinian activists, taken years of their life and drained their savings. » Read more