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Rubble meets Gazans following an Iasraeli bom bing raid. The import of construction materials had previously been banned as part of the blockade, meaning many residents could not rebuild their homes.
Gaza blockade eased, but Blair hopes dashed

By Ian Dunt The Israeli government has eased the land blockade on Gaza’s 1.4 million residents, but fallen far short of Tony Blair’s hopes for reform. After a two-day security cabinet meeting, Israel said it would expand the number of products allowed into Gaza, including construction materials. The construction materials are particularly important, because they… Read more »

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David Cameron talks with European Commission President Jose Manuel Barroso this morning before a press conference
Cameron plays the statesman as Spain totters on the brink

By Ian Dunt David Cameron is attending his first Brussels summit as all eyes turn to Spain, with fears that it could be the next country to require a bailout. The new prime minister cut a surprisingly warm and amiable tone in Europe, despite widespread fears among European leaders of a Conservative government. “You’ll see… Read more »