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Ending Egypt's blockade of its border with Gaza (the little-known and sporadically effective counterpart to Israel's blockade) would allow free transit between Gaza and Egypt, thereby facilitating the transfer of operatives, weapons and finance from Hamas's major backer: Iran.
But the new regime has survived more than a year of sanctions and, as the blockade grows less effective, so does the influence of the neighbours imposing it.
Though it has cushioned the effects of Serbia's blockade, this aid has not so far been effective enough to convince a clear majority of Montenegrins that their interests are served by pro-western policies.