Israel says it has authorised the entry to the Gaza Strip of 30 lorries carrying basic humanitarian supplies.
It was not immediately clear when the lorries would be allowed, however, as Palestinian militants have continued firing rockets and mortars overnight.
This follows a warning by UN relief officials that food in distribution centres would run out by Thursday.
Also on Thursday a delegation of senior European diplomats was barred access to by the Israeli authorities.
Israel stopped the transfer of goods - food and fuel included - for nearly a week, citing recent militant attacks. It has also prevented journalists, including from the BBC, from entering the territory.
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