Israel continues to block entry of temporary housing into Gaza

Israel has continued to block the entry of temporary housing into the Gaza Strip despite an agreement to allow it as part of the ceasefire.

Tens of thousands of mobile homes are still stuck at the Rafah crossing with Egypt, awaiting Israeli permission to enter the besieged Palestinian territory.

Israel had agreed under the terms of the ceasefire to allow 60,000 mobile homes and 200,000 tents into Gaza, but so far only 20,000 tents have been allowed in and no mobile homes.

Aid started flowing into Gaza over the weekend following a tense showdown between Israel and Hamas that threatened the ceasefire deal concluded in January. 

US President Donald Trump had declared his plan to "clean out" two million Palestinians from Gaza and "own it", alongside accusations by Hamas that Israel has failed to stick to the terms of the agreement.

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