The decision followed discussions with the European Union, which has pressed Israel to ease the dire humanitarian conditions for Palestinians in the territory.

(Bloomberg) -- The European Union and Israel have reached an agreement to allow more aid to Gaza, with a substantial increase of daily supplies to happen in the coming days, according to a person familiar with the matter.

Israel to open several aid corridors, including through Egypt and Jordan, allow bakeries and kitchens to reopen, ensure security for aid workers, repair vital infrastructure