
RAFAH, Gaza Strip (Reuters) - Egyptian forces began closing the border with the Gaza Strip on Sunday, stemming the flow of Palestinians across a frontier blown open 11 days ago by Hamas Islamists in defiance of an Israeli-led blockade.
Hamas leader says it will not resist border closing
It remains unclear whether Gaza's Hamas rulers will use force to keep the border open.
Egypt announces the arrest of 15 armed Palestinians near its border with Gaza, as talks in Cairo continue.
Ambassador says gun battle followed furious protests this week over Israel's policies in the Gaza Strip
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