Senior Egyptian officials have told the London-based al-Hayat newspaper they expect Israel to ease the blockade of the Gaza Strip following the transfer, although this would depend on the attitude of Hamas.

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Guests will lose the ability to transfer points between the Golden Nugget and MGM's Strip properties.

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Anti-Rabin sentiment among settlers and others opposed to giving up Israeli-occupied land intensified after the prime minister agreed to transfer authority to Palestinians in the West Bank and Gaza Strip.

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