Bir Tawil continues to expand its activities: collector's items

The economy of Bir Tawil continues to expand, as well as the promotion of its national symbols. We introduce our latest samples: refrigerator magnets and personal pins bearing our hallowed flag. Anyone desiring magnets may request them on this page, and present citizens may request one of the last few pins. These are all destined to become collector's items, so plan ahead.

Bir Tawil's first Foreign Policy success

Bir Tawil's condemnation of the deadly Israeli attack on a humanitarian aid flotilla this past May, along with the rest of the international community, has borne fruits: Israel has announced it will loosen the blockade it has imposed on the Gaza strip.

JERUSALEM (Reuters) - Israel said on Thursday it was easing a land blockade of the Gaza Strip that drew heightened international criticism after its deadly raid on an aid flotilla bound for the Hamas-run Palestinian territory.

A new Israeli-approved product list includes all food items, toys, stationery, kitchen utensils, mattresses and towels, said Raed Fattouh, the Palestinian coordinator of supplies to Gaza.

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