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Israel continues to prevent entry of construction materials for UNRWA’s Gaza projects

March 30, 2016 at 11:34 am

The Israeli authorities have prevented the entry of building materials needed by the Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) in the Gaza Strip for the third day in a row for unknown reasons.

Adnan Abu Hasana, a media adviser for UNRWA, told Quds Press that the authorities have not let any construction materials for the organisation’s projects through the Kerem Shalom crossing since Sunday, adding that the crossing is allocated for that purpose.

He said that they are unaware of the reasons behind this and noted that UNRWA’s management is currently contacting the Israeli side.

He explained that the lack of building materials has suspended work in 46 of UNRWA’s major projects, including the construction of a number of schools.