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Israel blocking delivery of life-saving fire equipment to Palestine, says FBU
Firefighters from the Fire Brigades Union (FBU) take part in the Cuts Leave Scars rally outside the Scottish Parliament in Edinburgh, October 26, 2023
ISRAEL is blocking delivery of a fire appliance and life-saving equipment sent to Palestine from Britain by the Fire Brigades Union (FBU).
Although the vehicle and equipment have been given documented clearance, they are being held by customs at the Israeli port of Ashdod.
The appliance has been donated to the Palestinian fire and rescue service by the FBU in Scotland, from where it made the 3,500-mile journey to Israel.
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