Israel allows two bulldozers into Gaza but continues to block vital reconstruction efforts

Israel has permitted two bulldozers, bearing Qatari and Egyptian flags, to enter Gaza on Tuesday, an Al Jazeera reports.

This marks the first instance of heavy machinery reaching the devastated enclave since the mid-January ceasefire between Israel and Hamas.

However, Israel has faced mounting criticism for obstructing essential reconstruction efforts by preventing the entry of vehicles needed to clear debris and restricting access to 60,000 mobile homes and 200,000 tents.