JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel will ease much of its land blockade on the Hamas-ruled Gaza Strip, hoping to quell growing international criticism following a deadly sea raid.
The prime minister’s office said in a statement that Israeli leaders decided Thursday to expand the number of products Israel will allow into Gaza, including desperately needed construction materials.
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