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Israel to allow entry of 250 trucks into Gaza daily

GAZA, July 19 (KUNA) -- The number of trucks allowed into Gaza Strip on a daily bases will reach 250 by the end of July, Israeli military sources said, Monday.
Based on the Israeli decision to ease the siege on Gaza, Israel is allowing 150 trucks carrying goods and aid every day, Radio Israel quoted sources as saying.
After coming under criticism and pressure over the blockade imposed on Gaza and especially following the Freedom Flotilla incident back in May, where nine people were killed and scores others injured, Israel decided to ease its grip on the strip.
Radio Israel said that the authorities continued to allow the entry of humanitarian aid delivered by Libyan ship "Al-Amal" which docked at Egyptian Al-Arish port last Wednesday.
The ship, loaded with some 2,000 tons of humanitarian and medical aid, was denied pass to Gaza.(end) mtz.aia KUNA 191042 Jul 10NNNN