Israel denies reopening Gaza checkpoint to north of the Strip
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Rumours of a reopened Israeli checkpoint on the coastal road from the besieged territory's south to Gaza City send thousands of Palestinians heading north on Sunday, despite Israel denying it was open. Reports from local witnesses say soldiers have opened fire on people seeking to cross aged between 14 and 50.