Israel to allow more aid

Israeli authorities said Sunday that they would soon allow more humanitarian aid to enter Gaza.

The head of civil affairs of COGAT, the Israeli defence body responsible for Palestinian civilian affairs, said Israel had established a “humanitarian zone” near the southern city of Khan Younis and recommended that Palestinians flee there.

But Elad Goren provided no details on the exact location or how much aid would be available. He also said Israel has opened two water lines in southern Gaza within the past week. News agency AP could not independently verify that either line was functioning. (AP)