Israel to allow gradual, controlled entry of goods to Gaza through local merchants

The Israeli military agency said the aim was to reduce reliance on aid collection by the UN and international organisations
- PUBLISHED: Tue 5 Aug 2025, 9:53 AM
Israel will allow gradual and controlled entry of goods to Gaza through local merchants, COGAT, the Israeli military agency that coordinates aid, said on Tuesday.
"This aims to increase the volume of aid entering the Gaza Strip, while reducing reliance on aid collection by the UN and international organisations," the agency said.