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The rubble in UNRWA's warehouse (United Nations Relief and Works Agency) destroyed during the Israeli attack
"We anticipate receiving that green light (from Israel) imminently. When that's given an agreement will be formalized and payment will be made," he added.
According to the BBC website, Israel is to pay 10 million dollars in compensation, which will mark the first time the Jewish state has paid for the damage caused during its Gaza offensive, which was launched December 27, 2008.
More than 1,400 Palestinians and 13 Israelis were killed during the three-week assault, which Israel said was aimed at halting Palestinian rocket fire from the coastal enclave where the Islamist Hamas movement seized power in June 2007.
In one of the most controversial events involving UN buildings, a drone missile struck a school run by the world body on January 5, 2009, killing three young men from the same family.
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According to the BBC website, Israel is to pay 10 million dollars in compensation, which will mark the first time the Jewish state has paid for the damage caused during its Gaza offensive, which was launched December 27, 2008.
More than 1,400 Palestinians and 13 Israelis were killed during the three-week assault, which Israel said was aimed at halting Palestinian rocket fire from the coastal enclave where the Islamist Hamas movement seized power in June 2007.
In one of the most controversial events involving UN buildings, a drone missile struck a school run by the world body on January 5, 2009, killing three young men from the same family.
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