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What?

Israel has promised to ease the blockade of the Gaza Strip, allowing fuel and medical supplies to be delivered. The UN had warned that the blockade could halt food aid to about 860,000 Gaza residents.

When?

The crossings into Gaza were closed on Thursday night in an attempt to pressure militants to stop firing rockets at Israel.

Who?

Israeli Defence Minister Ehud Barak eased the restrictions for one day to allow supplies in. But he said his country would continue to retaliate in response to attacks from Gaza-based Islamic group Hamas.

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