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UN: Gaza needs construction material before winter

JEBALYA, Gaza Strip (AP) — Thousands of Gaza Palestinians left homeless by an Israeli invasion face a cold and rainy winter unless Israel allows building supplies in, a senior U.N. official said Monday.

But Israel has ruled out unrestricted shipments, fearing the material would be used by militants.

Thousands of homes in Gaza were damaged or destroyed during Israel's fierce three-week...

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