The Dutch Embassy in Israel has announced it has installed the second security inspection machine at the Israeli controlled Karm Abusalem Crossing, the only trade and goods crossing between Gaza and Israel.
The Hebrew Radio said on Thursday that the experimental stage of operating the second security inspection machine at the crossing has started.
2/2 Aim is to further facilitate Palestinian trade and reconstruction in Gaza, while providing security for Israel. pic.twitter.com/WbOENPUnTM
— Dutch Embassy Israel (@NLinIsrael) June 23, 2016
Yet, the Embassy said it aimed to “support Palestinian trade, the reconstruction of the Gaza Strip, and to maintain the security of Israel”.
1/2 Good news! The 2nd Dutch-donated scanner to be operational at Kerem Shalom Crossing to Gaza, has started its operational test runs.
— Dutch Embassy Israel (@NLinIsrael) June 23, 2016
The Netherlands has also provided Israel with police dogs, which repeatedly attacked Palestinians, which stirred a controversy in the country.
(PC, SAMA)
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