The move also did not include the most-sought items in Gaza, such as cement, steel and other materials needed to rebuild the war-devastated strip…
Palestinian liaison official Raed Fattouh, who coordinates the flow of goods into Gaza with Israel, said that soda, juice, jam, spices, shaving cream, potato chips, cookies and candy were now permitted. He said some products have already entered Gaza, and others would cross in the coming days…
Murat Mercan, head of the foreign relations committee in the Turkish parliament, said Israel’s gesture was insufficient.
“Even if they lift the blockade on all food items, it would still not be satisfactory in any way,” he said. “To live like humans, these people need food, medicine, construction material. The children need pens and notebooks.”
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