Israel to allow cement into Gaza

Israel has authorised a one-off shipment of hundreds of tonnes of cement and building materials to the heavily embargoed Gaza Strip.

It is the first official transfer of such goods since Israel's operation early this year in the coastal enclave.

Many Gazan buildings damaged during the offensive have not been rebuilt because of a shortage of building materials.

Officials told the BBC that a flour mill, as well as sewage, electricity and water facilities would be repaired...

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About bloody time!