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 17 June 2009
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Relief Workers express concern about continued Israeli blockade of Gaza

More than 40 UN agencies and their partners have expressed concern over Israel's continued blockade of Gaza which has now been in force for two years.

In a statement issued in Jerusalem on Wednesday, the anniversary of the blockade, they say the indiscriminate sanctions imposed by Israel are affecting the entire population of Gaza.

UNRWA's spokesman says the agencies are calling for the lifting of the blockade.

cut from and interview with Chris Gunness, Spokesman for the UN Relief Agency for Palestinian Refugees, attached