Improved Security In Gaza?

(01 Apr 08 - RV) Israeli Defense Minister Ehud Barak yesterday softened his opposition to a proposal to transfer control of the border crossings between the Gaza Strip and Israel to representatives of the Palestinian Authority government headed by Salam Fayyad.


U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice had earlier asked the Israeli government to consider relaxing controls.

Tom Garofalo is the country representative for Catholic Relief Services in Jerusalem, the West Bank and Gaza.


He says there has been improvement in the security situation, though life for people in Gaza continues to be extremely difficult…