Canada Post halts Gaza-bound mail

Last Updated: Tuesday, August 10, 2010 | 11:10 AM ET

CBC News

Canada Post is advising customers that it is unable to accept outgoing mail to the Gaza Strip.

In a statement to customers on Tuesday, Canada Post said it has been informed by Israel Post that mail service to the coastal Palestinian territory is unavailable "due to circumstances beyond their control."

Canada Post does not stop delivering mail to countries or areas. Instead, countries indicate they can not receive mail for conflict or other reasons.

Canada Post said it has not been able to find alternate routes to move mail in the area.

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