Ban on Imports for Reconstruction in Gaza, Including Paper, Under Claim of Weapons Manufacturing

The document is a dead letter, says Olyyah and hundreds of home owners, due to the blockade imposed by the Israeli government which prevents the import of construction materials into the Gaza Strip.
The Israelis claim that these materials, which include paper and school books, could be used for the manufacture of explosives and weapons.

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'Peace Envoy' Blair On Holiday - Gaza Being Destroyed

For the last nine days, the eyes of the world have been on war-torn Gaza as it descended into all-out conflict and hundreds lost their lives.
Yet Middle East peace envoy Tony Blair was far from the action - spending Christmas and New Year with his family.

For at least part of the time he was in London, where he was spotted at a special private opening of the Armani store in Knightsbridge.

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