The decision followed discussions with the European Union, which has pressed Israel to ease the dire humanitarian conditions for Palestinians in the territory.

Israel has agreed to allow in fuel for the first time since March; the E.U. will have a presence at border crossings.

The European Union reached an agreement with Israel to allow more aid into Gaza.“We have achieved an agreement on very concrete terms: how many trucks will get in, how many crossings will be opened, distribution points so that people would receive help,