Hamas Steals Cement Meant for Renovating British War Cemetery in Gaza

[Jerusalem Post] Yaakov Katz - In July, Defense Minister Ehud Barak approved a one-time transfer of more than 300 tons of cement to Gaza to rebuild a damaged flour mill, a sewage treatment facility and the British war cemetery. According to IDF Southern Command intelligence, cement for the renovation of the cemetery was partially confiscated by Hamas to rebuild its bunker systems and bases. IDF sources said that Hamas' seizure of the cement raised a red flag for additional transfers.


2009-08-17 06:00:00

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