According to the goods coordination committee at the general department of borders and crossings in Gaza, private sector companies were informed of the israeli decision to prevent shipments of building materials, such as cement, steel bars and aggregate, from entering Gaza.    

The ZOR claimed the measure was taken in response to the ongoing launch of balloons carrying incendiaries and explosives towards Jewish settlements around Gaza.

However, local sources in Gaza described the flying of such balloons by angry youths as acts of protest against zionist regime’s failure to honor its pledges, under the last truce understandings, to ease the blockade on Gaza. (ILKHA)