The Israeli government allowed “hundreds of tons” of cement into Gaza. Cement was banned before because Hamas uses it to build bunkers and rebuild civilian houses, thus nullifying the effects of Israeli bombardment.
The cement will be used ostensibly by UNRWA, but its institutions in Gaza are permeated by Hamas members. Since Hamas is the only force on the ground, UNRWA and other charities have to cooperate with the terrorists.
While Israel gets all the blame for the blockade, Egypt also blocks cement deliveries to Gaza through Rafah Crossing—both as a matter of cooperation with Israel and out of hatred of Hamas’ Islamic fundamentalists.
