Palestinian cement sold to Israel for barrier, probe finds

By Charles A. Radin

Globe Staff / July 28, 2004

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RAMALLAH, West Bank -- Thousands of tons of cement sold to Palestinian businessmen at below-market prices by Egypt to help rebuild communities devastated by years of war with Israel have been resold at huge profits to the Israelis, for use in building Israel's controversial separation barrier and settlements in the occupied territories, according to an investigation by Palestinian legislators. (Full Article: 1185 Words)