Hamas: 'Easing' of Israel's Gaza blockade purely cosmetic
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Sources in the Gaza Strip told Ynet that Israeli declarations on easing the Gaza blockade are meaningless, and intended to fend off international pressure on Israel. According to a Hamas figure, the declarations will not lead to any real easing of Gaza's distress.
The sources noted that the real lack is in electrical goods, especially medical instruments, and in building materials and steel. Any change that does not include these things is merely cosmetic, intended to make the blockade look better. (Ali Waked)
