Reuters: Israel Eases Gaza Embargo, Allows Snack Food In
Israel is easing its
Gaza embargo to allow snack food and beverages into the Palestinian
enclave, Palestinian officials said Wednesday, following an
international outcry over Israel's raid on an aid flotilla.
An Israeli government official said the decision, announced hours before U.S. President Barack Obama was to host Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas in Washington, was unrelated to Israel's May 31 takeover of the convoy that challenged its Gaza blockade.
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An Israeli government official said the decision, announced hours before U.S. President Barack Obama was to host Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas in Washington, was unrelated to Israel's May 31 takeover of the convoy that challenged its Gaza blockade.
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