Even the new Gaza airport is under Israeli security control.

But even that effort has foundered in the face of an Israeli decision on Sunday to bar the flights by closing Gaza airport.

Mr. Barak allowed the Gaza airport, which has been shut down three times in the last five weeks, to reopen this morning.

Israeli attacks have destroyed his helicopters and the runway of the Gaza airport.

Israeli aviation officials, in fact, have described the Gaza airport as a new airport under Israel's jurisdiction.

Israel agreed to reopen the Gaza airport, end the border closings and withdraw some forces.

Israel will reopen the Gaza airport, end the border closings and withdraw forces now stationed at the edge of Palestinian territories, according to the agreement.

Abdullah wants to be a doctor, and his friend, Yusuf, says he hopes to become a pilot and fly out of Gaza airport.

And they refuse to allow the Gaza airport to reopen.

Where is the evidence that taking bulldozers to the runway in Gaza airport is a contribution to the security of Israel?