Israel to allow glass into Gaza
Israel complies with Ban Ki-moon’s request, glass for Gaza reconstruction to reach Strip
WASHINGTON – UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon lauded Thursday Israel’s decision to comply with his request and allow glass to be transferred into the Gaza Strip.
The UN chief’s request was made in his meeting with President Shimon Peres at the margins of the recent climate control conference in Copenhagen.
Ban asked that glass be allowed into the Strip in order to facilitate Gaza’s reconstruction in the wake of Operation Cast Lead.
During the conversation, Peres promised to look into the possibility of easing the tough restrictions on bringing construction materials into the area.
Upon his return to Israel, the president delivered on his pledge, and on Thursday Israel’s UN officials forwarded a letter from Peres to the UN chief informing him of the decision.
Speaking at the daily briefing, the UN’s spokesman expressed Ban’s satisfaction over the move.
The UN chief was said to have also expressed his hope for other vital materials to be allowed into the Strip so they can be used in its reconstruction.
