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Israel is expected to allow cement into the Gaza Strip today for the first time in a year as crossings with the Palestinian territory are reopened in accordance with the ceasefire.
Four crossings between Israel and Gaza reopened on schedule yesterday, Israel and the Hamas rulers of Gaza said. Since a truce began on June 19, Israel has closed the passages for a total of six days in retaliation for the firing of rockets.
The Hamas Interior Ministry said Israel would allow in fuel, wheat and animal feed, in addition to five trucks of dry cement.
