United Nations Radio

Israel has opened three border crossings with Gaza to allow fuels and commodities into the occupied Palestinian territory for the first time in ten days.

About 80 trucks filled with food, medicine and other commodities were expected to cross into Gaza.

The goods also include 400,000 liters of fuel and 120 tons of cooking gas.

The decision to open the crossings at Kerem Shalom, Karni and Nahal Oz came after requests from international aid groups and Egypt.

Meanwhile the Israeli government has warned Palestinian militants in Gaza to stop their rocket attacks on Israel.
Some 50 rockets have been launched from Gaza in recent days, after the killing of three Hamas members by Israel.

Donn Bobb, United Nations Radio

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