Israel releases Gaza goods blacklist

Israel has released a list of goods it will continue to ban from the Gaza Strip after easing its land blockade of the territory.

The list, published July 5 on the Foreign Ministry’s website, includes two categories of items whose entry into Gaza is subject to Israeli control: items that require specific permission, and materials to facilitate construction (authorized by the Palestinian Authority and implemented and monitored by international observers).

Items not on the two lists will be allowed into Gaza. Items that require specific permission include arms and munitions and dual-use items, such as certain chemicals used for explosives including fertilizers and metal parts. — jta