http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/world/mid...t/10338199.stm
"The new Israeli-approved product list reportedly includes all food items, toys, stationery, kitchen utensils, mattresses and towels. An Israeli government statement did not specify any items other than construction materials for civilian projects, which it said would be allowed in under international supervision."
As much as I do think that Israel's actions on the Flotilla were justified, easing the blockade is a positive step for both sides at this point. I really hope that Hamas doesn't treat this as a sign of weakness or defeat on Israel's part and reintensify their attacks.
http://www.economist.com/node/16274281
As for this article, this is complete BS. It's argument relies on the fact that without Israel's restrictions Hamas would not be in total control? Hamas is a fascist government based around strict religious ideology. Their goal was and always has been the imposition of strict islamic law under the force of an AK-47.
Regardless of what economic restrictions Israel placed on Gaza the outcome would have been the same. Hamas and the peolpe who elected them need to start taking responsibility for their own actions and stop blaming Israel for all their problems.