Palestinian Workers Cross Into Israel To Work

EREZ CHECKPOINT, GAZA STRIP - NOVEMBER 2: Palestinian policeman (L) guards laborers waiting to cross into Israel from the Gaza Strip on November 2, 2003 at the Erez border crossing point, Gaza Strip.The Israeli authorities on Sunday permitted some 10,000 Palestinian workers from the Gaza Strip to cross into Israel to work in compliance with measures for lifting the partially-imposed military closure against the two area. Israel says the West Bank and Gaza closure is to prevent military attacks on its citizens. Palestinians say the blockade is collective punishment that cripples their economy and prevents 120,000 workers from getting to their jobs in Israel. (Photo by Abid Katib/Getty Images)