By KUNA,
GAZA : Israel exceptionally opened on Friday one of the crossing to Gaza to allow the entry of trucks carrying assistance and material.
Head of the committee supervising the entry of supplies into Gaza, Raed Fattouh, told local radio that the Israeli authorities opened the southern Gaza Kerem Shalom Crossing to allow the entry of 85 trucks loaded with aid from the UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestinian Refugees (UNRWA) and international organizations.
He added that 33 trucks belonging to the private sector would enter, loaded with necessities, shampoo, sugar, salt, and cooking oil, and 11 trucks loaded with fruit.
The Israeli siege imposed on Gaza Strip since Hamas gained control over the area is preventing supplies from entering, and is thus putting greater pressure on Palestinian living there. (end) mzt.hs KUNA 031202 Apr 09NNNN