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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Tom Watling and Bel Trew

Israel allows first aid trucks to enter Gaza as Netanyahu says forces will take full control of territory

The first trucks carrying humanitarian aid have been allowed into Gaza by Israel - as prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu announces his forces will take full control of the Gaza Strip as part of their latest, expanded offensive against the territory.

Five aid lorries entered via the Kerem Shalom crossing on Monday - ending a near three-month blockade by Israel - after Mr Netanyahu agreed to allow a “limited” amount of aid in the face of a famine from food security experts.

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