The two companies supervised the checking of vehicles seeking to pass through from southern to northern Gaza in January of this year, alongside Egyptian officials.

At least 57 Palestinians have starved to death during the 60 days of Israel’s blockade of Gaza at a time the Israel i army has stepped up bombing and launched an offensive by ground forces, according to aid agencies.

The aid distribution will take place through American contractors, US media reports • About 60 trucks will enter each day, with a pilot program to begin in southern Gaza before the north and center