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Israel allows first fuel delivery into Gaza, but bans its use in hospitals, sources say

For the first time since 7 October, Israel has allowed 23,000 litres of petrol into the besieged Gaza Strip, which sources say will allow the UN to transport much needed aid to displaced and destitute families. However Israel has stipulated that the fuel cannot be used to provide lifesaving medical care for Palestinians injured in its bombing campaign.

November 6, 2023 at 12:00 am

Trucks carrying 23,000 liters of fuel, which its usage has been restricted by Israel to ‘only transporting aid from Rafah, arrive in Rafah, Gaza on November 15, 2023 [Abed Rahim Khatib/Anadolu Agency]