Israel will open a border crossing into Gaza Strip Wednesday to allow vital humanitarian aid in, Palestinian officials said.
"The Israeli side told us late at the night that Kerem Shalom crossing will be partially open to allow 40 trucks of food and aid in," said Raed Fatouh, head of a private sector company that liaises the cargo flow into Gaza.
20 of the trucks carry aid for international relief agencies and the rest carry flour, frozen meat and dairy products imported by private companies, Fatouh said.
Israel will also open Karni crossing in eastern Gaza city to allow limited shipment of wheat and animal fodder in, he added.
On Tuesday, Israel closed Kerem Shalom crossing in southeast Gaza Strip only one day after allowing some aid in.
Israel has been sealing off the Hamas-controlled territory, home to 1.5 million Palestinians since November 5th after a new wave of violence. 15 Palestinian militants were killed since then and the armed groups resumed rocket attacks at Israel, rocking a shaky ceasefire brokered by Egypt in June.
Source: Xinhua
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