Aaron Lerner Date: 16 April 2006

Israel Radio correspondent Shmuel Tal reports this morning that Kadima MK Shimon Peres proposes that in order to avoid delays in the export of time sensitive agricultural produce that Israel should allow the opening of the Gaza Airport for direct export to Europe.

“There is no point checking for a bomb in every crate of tomatoes”, Peres told Tal. http://bet.iba.org.il/index.asp?classto=142&entity_code=121023&site_code=14

Peres presented his proposal to Prime Minister Olmert.

Tal noted in his report that Israel’s greater concern is what the planes may bring into Gaza rather than what they send out.

PM Olmert promised Peres a leading role in his new administration.

Peres represented Israel in setting the terms for the management of the Rafah Crossing between Egypt and the Gaza Strip. Under the terms that Peres embraced, the Palestinians not only carry out the inspections but also have the last word with regard to who or what may pass through.

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